Borov (Ru. Боров) is a character who appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.
Background[]
Starting out as a barman for the Bandits, Borov later took Yoga's position as the leading bandit in the Zone. Fellow bandits call Borov an "aristocrat wannabe" and Borov himself says that he was a natural born leader, saying that even when he was a kid he knew he was destined to be a leader[quote. 1].
Appearances[]
Shadow of Chernobyl[]
Borov appears as the Bandits' leader and is found in the Bandit base in the Dark Valley. He is to be killed during the main story, as he holds one of two keys required to gain access to Lab X-18. Borov resides in his office inside the base, guarded by a large contingent of bandits.
Clear Sky[]
Borov serves as the Bandits' barman at the Depot in the Garbage. Borov will often criticize Yoga when he speaks with the player, stating that he is "digging his own grave"[quote. 2]. This preludes his takeover by the events of Shadow of Chernobyl.
He sells a total of ten stash coordinates, four of which contain flash drives with upgrades for Limpid and Aydar.
Trading[]
- Main article: Borov/Trading
Dialogue[]
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Trivia[]
- "Borov" is Russian for "hog". Interestingly, Barkeep refers to him as "Boar" in dialogue.
- In Clear Sky, Borov, unlike Yoga and other unique bandits within the base, cannot be killed. If he spawns along with the other bandits at the Depot while under attack, Borov will remain behind his bar, and will not react to the player's presence, despite being hostile - in fact he can be even talked to.
References[]
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Borov: "Kicking my heels and pouring drinks, that's what I'm doing. Wasting my friggin' time, basically. I've wanted to be a leader since I was a kid and I ain't never been a flunky. And look at me now, pouring vodka and watching Yoga do jack shit and get fat. The boys ain't doing much either. Man, if I was the top dog around here I'd find them something to do! We'd stir up so much trouble the Zone would shake worse than it does after an emission."
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Borov: "Huh? What is he, crazy? It's like, the best place to skim cash from diggers, ever! Well, this spells the end of our chief, believe you me. He's done for. The smugglers are already hiding, and with the flea market out of action, the diggers are gonna dry up real quick. In a few months the boys won't have anyone to fleece, and what is Yoga gonna tell them? Well, I'll have a few words with the boys... Yoga is digging his own grave..."
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