In MotD, the story of the M4 are very interesting and the "sidequests" are fun aswell but I've noticed some connections about Russman and Alcatraz. Please note that I make wild connections between Russman and the mobsters from Mob of the Dead and I have some lose evidence so I hope you guys understand.
• RUSSMAN, MARLTON, AND THE WEASEL
As I've stated in another topic about Mob of the Dead, Russman seems to have a nickname for Marlton, which many of you know as "Darlington". I barely see any connection between the two zombie slayers (Marlton and Arlington) but only one thing: they're both the smarts of their respected group. It's beyond me if Russman calls Marlton because of it combines Marlton and Darling (Darling + MarlTON = Darlington) or he may be referencing the Weasel.
• RUSSMAN AND THE DEVIL BOX
This is something I've found recently that I've just remembered. If I recall, Russman calls the mystery box the "Devil Box" correct me if I'm wrong because it may be Stuhlinger. But it's seems to me that the mystery box in Alcatraz Island seems to bear some demonic elements to it because of it's resemblance to a coffin, glowing red instead of blue, and being in flames aswell. Also! If I'm not mistaken there have been theories about Satan being in control of the zombies which may aswell be more evidence for it being a type of devil box that Russman might be referring to. Because, why else would you call the mystery box a "devil box".
• RUSSMAN AND LIGHTNING
I believe one of Russman's quotes is when the power is turned on in TranZit he mentions that lightning as a bad omen or something of the sort. I remember there being a thunderstorm while playing Mob of the Dead. Which ties in to my last topic, a type of bad, or devilish omen. I know this is really loosely based compared to my last points but it's something I've noticed.
That's all I have so far! I'll update this thread with more when I find them. Leave your thoughts and other finds aswell. Thanks! :D