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* Operation: Stapler as detailed in ''Classified'' had Ultimis Richtofen - yes, ''that'' Ultimis Richtofen - still secure safety and new jobs for his splinter cell Group 935 subordinates. It's a surprisingly nice touch from Richtofen, and he's also pretty respectful towards Dr. Schuster.

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* Operation: Stapler as detailed in ''Classified'' had Ultimis Richtofen - yes, ''that'' Ultimis Richtofen - still secure safety and new jobs for his splinter cell Group 935 subordinates. It's a surprisingly nice touch from Richtofen, and he's also pretty respectful towards Dr. Schuster.Schuster, who was his first follower.



* In ''Tag der Toten'', Treyarch pays tribute to the granddaddy of all zombies himself, the late George Romero. Victis can find his glasses and upon interacting with them, will say a line paying tribute to the late director. Particularly nice is Primis Richtofen assuring Samuel that Romero was a great man who could light even the darkest of times.

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* At the end of ''Alpha Omega'', Ultimis Richtofen is notably extremely respectful of Samantha despite their long, violent history of antagonism towards each other, right after she's just lost her father for good.
* In ''Tag der Toten'', Treyarch pays tribute to the granddaddy of all zombies himself, the late George Romero. Victis can find his glasses and upon interacting with them, will say a line paying tribute to the late director. Particularly nice is Primis Ultimis Richtofen assuring Samuel that Romero was a great man who could light even the darkest of times.
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* The good ending of ''Mob'' - "'''THE CYCLE IS BROKEN'''", where Al survives the attack from Sal, Billy, and Finn. It's not 100% clear what's happening, but most players interpret it as Al finally getting to pass away to the true afterlife peacefully, after having been brutally cut down in life. The music is very cathartic and pretty, and is the first genuinely heartwarming thing to happen in the entire map.
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* A cypher in ''Origins'' reveals that after the death of Primis Richtofen's parents, Primis Maxis tried hard to serve as a sort of father figure to him. It's a great contrast from their Ultimis counterparts, where Maxis treated Richtofen like an idiot lab assistant and Richtofen only grew more resentful and downright murderous towards Maxis as he lost his sanity.
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* The main cast of ''Call of the Dead'' are probably the nicest characters overall given they're just normal people in a fantastical situation. All four actors are known for being genuinely nice people, so it's nice to have a ''Zombies'' map where the characters aren't VitriolicBestBuds.
** During the Easter egg, Nikolai finally gets some vodka! He shares it with his comrades and actually has a good time singing with Dempsey.
* Considering it's one of the worst possible kinds of zombie apocalypse, it's sweet that Misty has found Marlton, a guy she's fallen head over heels in love with (even if one must admit her options are limited).
* Given ''Mob'' establishes right off the bat that the other three hate Al, any time the player revives Al when he's been downed is a nice PetTheDog moment. Sometimes Billy will laugh at Al being harassed by numerous zombies, sometimes the others will claim they're too busy to help, but if the player does help Al, it means a lot. Sometimes the characters also snark at Al after reviving him, but several quotes have some variation of "come on, on your feet buddy" to show they're not completely heartless towards him. The other three, meanwhile, get along considerably better, sounding genuinely concerned for each other's safety throughout the game.
* In the ''Buried'' intro, Russman starts losing his train of thought and Misty begins gently trying to coax him back to the light. They're not as close as she is to Marlton, but she's still trying to help the old-timer.
* Samuel tells Richtofen that he and Russman are buddies. It's nice that Samuel was able to find a friend among Victis given Misty and Marlton both hate him.


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* Operation: Stapler as detailed in ''Classified'' had Ultimis Richtofen - yes, ''that'' Ultimis Richtofen - still secure safety and new jobs for his splinter cell Group 935 subordinates. It's a surprisingly nice touch from Richtofen, and he's also pretty respectful towards Dr. Schuster.
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** Sal, Finn, and Al return to hold Brutus off long enough for Primis to reach Richtofen's lab. Sal and Finn finally get redemption for their sins that caused them to be selected for eternal damnation in the first place, as well as revenge for the untold amount of time they spent in the cycle thanks to Brutus and the Shadow Man's evil plan.
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* After the conclusion of the Aether story, the four voices of the main cast - Creator/FredTatasciore, Creator/NolanNorth, Creator/SteveBlum, and Creator/TomKane - sat down for a panel to reflect on their ten year journey. In the wake of Kane's stroke in 2020 that ultimately forced him into retirement from voice acting in 2021, it becomes particularly poignant as Kane noticeably choked up and thanked players for letting the cast become a part of their lives.

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* After the conclusion of the Aether story, the four voices of the main cast - Creator/FredTatasciore, Creator/NolanNorth, Creator/SteveBlum, and Creator/TomKane - sat down for a panel to reflect on their ten year journey. In the wake of Kane's stroke in 2020 that ultimately forced him into retirement from voice acting in 2021, it becomes particularly poignant as Kane noticeably choked up and thanked players for letting the cast become a part of their lives.lives.
** ''Black Ops IV'' saw Kane play the most characters he had ever played in the series, from the Warden to Pernell to Jedediah. Add that to what he swore were thousands of lines recorded for the likes of ''Alpha Omega'', and his final role in the series was really one last hurrah for him.
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** When Takeo praises Dempsey for being a dedicated soldier, Dempsey is embarrassed and says "I love you too, Tak, but can you not try to poke me in the feelings right now?"


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** Sal was the one who came up with the idea of writing letters at some point during the events of ''Mob of the Dead'', hoping that God would at least grant them some leniency if they were too far gone for forgiveness. Billy's letter is pretty bored showing he doesn't actually regret any of his evil, but he does admit that he wishes he could hurt people who hurt dogs. Sal himself begs God for forgiveness, admitting that he failed every test He gave him. This also means that at some point during ''Mob'', the four took turns protecting each other so they could write their letters uninterrupted by zombies and Brutus.
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* In ''Tag der Toten'', Treyarch pays tribute to the granddaddy of all zombies himself, the late George Romero. Victis can find his glasses and upon interacting with them, will say a line paying tribute to the late director. Particularly nice is Primis Richtofen assuring Samuel that Romero was a great man who could light even the darkest of times.

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* In ''Tag der Toten'', Treyarch pays tribute to the granddaddy of all zombies himself, the late George Romero. Victis can find his glasses and upon interacting with them, will say a line paying tribute to the late director. Particularly nice is Primis Richtofen assuring Samuel that Romero was a great man who could light even the darkest of times.times.
* After the conclusion of the Aether story, the four voices of the main cast - Creator/FredTatasciore, Creator/NolanNorth, Creator/SteveBlum, and Creator/TomKane - sat down for a panel to reflect on their ten year journey. In the wake of Kane's stroke in 2020 that ultimately forced him into retirement from voice acting in 2021, it becomes particularly poignant as Kane noticeably choked up and thanked players for letting the cast become a part of their lives.
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[[caption-width-right:350:A well-earned victory, all things considered.]]

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* Starting on ''Der Riese'', as a match goes on, Ultimis will gradually trade their repartee of insults for genuine concern and willingness to help each other as the fight gets more desperate.



* A quote from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_uxtQy361Y this fan tribute]], from Richtofen: "When I died, I felt... nothing. When Dempsey died, I felt... something. When Takeo died, I knew I had to try to save them".

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* A quote from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_uxtQy361Y this fan tribute]], from Richtofen: from]] Richtofen during ''Revelations'' as he upgrades his weapon:
-->'''Richtofen''':
"When I died, I felt... nothing. When Dempsey died, I felt... something. When Takeo died, I knew I had to try to save them".

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** When [[spoiler:Richtofen enters the Dark Mechanism]], Dempsey is concerned enough to immediately try to pull him out of the device.
** After the final battle in ''Blood'', all the spirits of Alcatraz, after an eternity of torment, are finally able to pass on to the afterlife and rest in peace; among them, [[spoiler:Al, Sal, Finn, and (presumably) Billy.]]

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** When [[spoiler:Richtofen Richtofen enters the Dark Mechanism]], Mechanism, Dempsey is concerned enough to immediately try to pull him out of the device.
** After the final battle in ''Blood'', all the spirits of Alcatraz, after an eternity of torment, are finally able to pass on to the afterlife and rest in peace; among them, [[spoiler:Al, Al, Sal, Finn, and (presumably) Billy.]]
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--> '''Peter:''' I forgive you.

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--> '''Peter:''' I forgive you.you.
* In ''Tag der Toten'', Treyarch pays tribute to the granddaddy of all zombies himself, the late George Romero. Victis can find his glasses and upon interacting with them, will say a line paying tribute to the late director. Particularly nice is Primis Richtofen assuring Samuel that Romero was a great man who could light even the darkest of times.
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* During ''IX'', when he revives Scarlett, Bruno gently helps her to her feet and asks if she's alright. Even Scarlett is touched that Bruno is such a GentleGiant.

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* During ''IX'', when he revives Scarlett, Bruno gently helps her to her feet and asks if she's alright. Even Scarlett is touched that Bruno is such a GentleGiant.GentleGiant.
* Ultimis Dempsey has a TrustPassword with Peter [=McCain=], as revealed in ''Alpha Omega''. That password?
--> '''Peter:''' I forgive you.

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* Despite ''Blood of the Dead'' largely revolving around how Primis doesn't trust Richtofen (due to their CharacterDevelopment in ''Gorod'' and ''Revelations'' not having taken place), this lack of trust clearly does not apply between Nikolai, Dempsey, and Takeo. These three, if nothing else, have formed a much stronger bond. Dempsey lovingly calls Nikolai "Nik"; Takeo praises Dempsey for being a dedicated soldier; Nikolai trusts Dempsey enough to confide a scheme to overthrow Richtofen together; and Dempsey confesses to Takeo that he hopes his ancestors are watching over him, too.

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* Despite ''Blood of the Dead'' largely revolving around how being one of the bleakest maps of the entire series, it is not without its warmer moments:
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Primis doesn't don't trust Richtofen (due to their CharacterDevelopment in ''Gorod'' and ''Revelations'' not having taken place), this lack of trust clearly does not apply between Nikolai, Dempsey, and Takeo. These three, if nothing else, have formed a much stronger bond. Dempsey lovingly calls Nikolai "Nik"; Takeo praises Dempsey for being a dedicated soldier; Nikolai trusts Dempsey enough to confide a scheme to overthrow Richtofen together; and Dempsey confesses to Takeo that he hopes his ancestors are watching over him, too.



* After the final battle in ''Blood'', all the spirits of Alcatraz, after an eternity of torment, are finally able to pass on to the afterlife and rest in peace; among them, [[spoiler:Al, Sal, Finn, and (presumably) Billy.]]
* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/CODZombies/comments/9ry75n/three_more_adfgvx_ciphers_solved_finns_letter_to/ Finn's letter to his wife]] in ''Blood of the Dead'' is surprisingly sweet, being a confession of how much he did (and still does) love her, how he regrets making her an accomplice of his schemes, and how he hopes she can have a better life without him.

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* ** After the final battle in ''Blood'', all the spirits of Alcatraz, after an eternity of torment, are finally able to pass on to the afterlife and rest in peace; among them, [[spoiler:Al, Sal, Finn, and (presumably) Billy.]]
* ** [[https://www.reddit.com/r/CODZombies/comments/9ry75n/three_more_adfgvx_ciphers_solved_finns_letter_to/ Finn's letter to his wife]] in ''Blood of the Dead'' is surprisingly sweet, being a confession of how much he did (and still does) love her, how he regrets making her an accomplice of his schemes, and how he hopes she can have a better life without him.
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* After the final battle in ''Blood'', all the spirits of Alcatraz, after an eternity of torment, are finally able to pass on to the afterlife and rest in peace; among them, [[spoiler:Al, Sal, Finn, and (presumably) Billy.]]
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* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/CODZombies/comments/9okciq/new_adfgvx_cipher_on_botd/ Finn's letter to his wife]] in ''Blood of the Dead'' is surprisingly sweet, being a confession of how much he did (and still does) love her, how he regrets making her an accomplice of his schemes, and how he hopes she can have a better life without him.

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* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/CODZombies/comments/9okciq/new_adfgvx_cipher_on_botd/ Finn's letter to his wife]] in "Blood of the Dead is surprisingly sweet, being a confession of how much he did (and still does) love her, how he regrets making her an accomplice of his schemes, and how he hopes she can have a better life without him.

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* Despite ''Blood of the Dead'' largely revolving around how Primis doesn't trust Richtofen (due to their CharacterDevelopment in ''Gorod'' and ''Revelations'' not having taken place), this lack of trust clearly does not apply between Nikolai, Dempsey, and Takeo. These three, if nothing else, have formed a much stronger bond. Dempsey lovingly calls Nikolai "Nik"; Takeo praises Dempsey for being a dedicated soldier; Nikolai trusts Dempsey enough to confide a scheme to overthrow Richtofen together; and Dempsey confesses to Takeo that he hopes his ancestors are watching over him, too.
** If Nikolai is revived by Dempsey, Dempsey jokingly demands Nikolai pay him back with a drink. Nikolai is so grateful to be saved that he excitedly agrees and asks what he wants.
** During the endgame, Dempsey tries to calm down a ranting Nikolai after they're trapped by Brutus, and Takeo profusely apologizes to the other three, outright calling them his friends.
** When [[spoiler:Richtofen enters the Dark Mechanism]], Dempsey is concerned enough to immediately try to pull him out of the device.
* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/CODZombies/comments/9okciq/new_adfgvx_cipher_on_botd/ Finn's letter to his wife]] in "Blood ''Blood of the Dead Dead'' is surprisingly sweet, being a confession of how much he did (and still does) love her, how he regrets making her an accomplice of his schemes, and how he hopes she can have a better life without him.him.
* During ''IX'', when he revives Scarlett, Bruno gently helps her to her feet and asks if she's alright. Even Scarlett is touched that Bruno is such a GentleGiant.
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* A quote from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_uxtQy361Y this fan tribute]], from Richtofen: "When I died, I felt... nothing. When Dempsey died, I felt... something. When Takeo died, I knew I had to try to save them".

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* A quote from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_uxtQy361Y this fan tribute]], from Richtofen: "When I died, I felt... nothing. When Dempsey died, I felt... something. When Takeo died, I knew I had to try to save them".them".
* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/CODZombies/comments/9okciq/new_adfgvx_cipher_on_botd/ Finn's letter to his wife]] in "Blood of the Dead is surprisingly sweet, being a confession of how much he did (and still does) love her, how he regrets making her an accomplice of his schemes, and how he hopes she can have a better life without him.
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* The beginning of ''Revelations'' 's intro. Primis end up in the House, Monty congratulates them, we get a glimpse of the little ones playing with their toys, Richtofen hugs Maxis, everything's well. And then Maxis fucks up.
* A quote from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_uxtQy361Y this fan tribute]], from Richtofen: "When I died, I felt... nothing. When Dempsey died, I felt... something. When Takeo died, I knew I had to try to save them".

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