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Intelligence data updated.
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Natasha[]
Designation: Commando
Date of Birth: March 22, 19--
Nationality: Russian
Likes: Hunting, Ballet, Raw Food Cooking
Dislikes: Bureaucrats, Paparazzi, Pacifists
Standard Equipment:
- SV Korshunov Sniper Rifle
- Monogrammed Target Designator
- "Lady of the People" Beret
- Waterproof free-breathing elastane uniform
- 8x10 glossy photo pack w/ Premier's pen
History[]
Natasha Volkova is a Russian folk hero, so much so that hers is a household name (her first name, that is) among Soviet citizens who love to show up in throngs to her staged appearances on national holidays and in military parades. Paraphernalia autographed by this highly decorated Leningrad-born sniper is known to sell for many tens of thousands of rubles, though few Soviets would be unconscionable enough to willingly part with such a treasure. After all, the Soviet Union has none other so renowned for her astonishing marksmanship, startling beauty, and complete devotion to the Soviet cause. Allegedly, Natasha's natural talent with a rifle was discovered early on by Soviet military recruiters, who worked with the press to make her name and prowess become the talk of the Union--and, before long, the world. While her exploits tend to be exaggerated, she is determined (some say hell-bent) to live up to her living-legend image.
Natasha is the Soviet Union's legendary markswoman. Shown here is a rare signed publicity photo from her tour of duty in the famous Arkangelsk Uprising.
There may be a darker side to Natasha's story. While government agencies have flatly dismissed or even incarcerated journalists who questioned Natasha's military conduct or the validity of official sources about her life and career, rumors and gossip of Natasha's "shocking cruelty" supposedly still circulate among the conscripts who have seen her in combat firsthand. One infamous story about her involves an execution of six enemy prisoners-of-war with a single shot from her custom rifle.
Urban legends further suggest she may not even be of Soviet descent, or that she may not even be the real Natasha. This, in turn, gives rise to further conspiracy theories about how, exactly, a youthful-looking woman such as Ms. Volkova could have operated in so many combat encounters in such a short period of time. Certainly, argue the theorists, she cannot be a single person. On the other hand, one of Natasha's qualities that is widely accepted is her propensity for showmanship: Her unorthodox marksmanship technique looks almost like an elaborate dance.
Please expect a full debriefing on Natasha's battlefield expertise at a later date. Until that time, please enjoy these lovely images approved for distribution by the Soviet State Security Administration.
Starring in the role of Natasha in COMMAND & CONQUER RED ALERT 3 ... GINA CARANO
Gina Carano is an as-yet-undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter specializing in Muay Thai and other styles. She has also made appearances on the American Gladiators television series as the Gladiator Crush. Born in Texas in 1984, Ms. Carano studied psychology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in addition to her martial-arts training. She is one of the first-ever women to fight in the sanctioned MMA tournaments in Nevada. In Command & Conquer Red Alert 3, she plays Natasha, a ruthless and notorious sniper who is prepared to do the Soviet Premier?s bidding without question..
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