History Characters / LegendOfTheGalacticHeroes

* VillainousBreakdown: Gradually undergoes this as his plans unravel [[spoiler:Rubinsky turns on the Terraists, and much of the Cult itself is purged by Reinhard]].

* KeystoneArmy: Subverted. [[spoiler:Reinhard's purge succeeds in wiping out much of the Earth Church, though it's not until Archbishop De Villiers is taken out that it is finally wiped out for good.]]

* SpannerInTheWorks: The Earth Church constantly tries finding ways to thwart even the most surefire plans from the Alliance and Empire, whether to advance its goals and sow further chaos, or especially later on, out of a spite just to deny their enemies the satisfaction of victory.

* VestigialEmpire: The Earth Cult used to be a real power player, but by the time of the story, Trunicht and Rubinsky are using them, not the other way around. While within the movement itself, not even Archbishop De Villie cares much for what his followers believe.

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Nicholas Boltik was the last Fezzani High Commissioner to the Galactic Empire and the personal secretary of ''Landesherr'' Adrian Rubinsky, until he chose to collaborate with Reinhard von Lohengramm in his plan to unite the galaxy under his rule. He later became the governor-general of Fezzan under the reformed Empire.

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* StrawHypocrite: He claims to be a supporter of Terraism but in reality they're just a convenient vehicle to gain power, not even caring what they stand for as long as he can use them.

!!Adrian Rubinsky

* LockedOutOfTheLoop: From what could be gleaned, despite his high position [[spoiler:he neither was in on the Earth Cult's schemes nor part of it]].

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* FantasyCounterpartCulture: Compared to the rest of the Empire, Fezzan is much more analogous to late-20th Century Western European societies, including Switzerland and specifically the City of London. Its political and economic position as a go-between for hostile nations is also similar to that of Hong Kong prior to its reunification with China.

* BeleagueredAssistant: As Rubinsky's personal secretary, Boltik reported to him on different developments in galactic politics, including the Battle of Astarte, the rise of Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li, and the internal conflicts in the Empire and the Free Planets Alliance. While it's not immediately obvious, however, it gradually grows evident that he's stifling under Rubinsky [[spoiler:which eventually leads to his defection towards Reinhard]].
* LockedOutOfTheLoop: From what could be gleaned, despite his high position [[spoiler:he wasn't in on the Earth Cult's schemes]].

* TokenGoodTeammate: Boltik was just about the only high-ranking Fezzani official shown to have no ulterior motives other than doing his job [[spoiler:and is rewarded by Reinhard by being made the administrative head of Fezzan after becoming Kaiser]].

* TheCaptain: In addition to his business ventures, Boris operates the merchant ship ''Berezka'' with a small but loyal crew. [[spoiler:Cazelne later gives Boris a new vessel, ''The Undutiness'', as compensation for the loss of the ''Berezka'' after the latter was destroyed during Julian's sojourn to Earth.]]

* TruceZone: Fezzan is introduced this way. Despite being officially under control of the Empire, it remains politically neutral and does not allow any military vessels from either side to enter its space. Naturally, this makes the planet a valuable waypoint for both refugees and spies.

* TheCaptain: In addition to his business ventures, Boris operates the merchant ship ''Berezka'' with a small but loyal crew. [[spoiler:Cazelnes later gives Boris a new vessel, ''The Undutiness'', as compensation for the loss of the ''Berezka'' after the latter was destroyed during Julian's sojourn to Earth.]]

* HonestCorporateExecutive: Boris is shown to be fairly benevolent to his subordinates and others under his employ, in contrast to the common stereotype of Fezzanis. So long as they do their job well, he ''will'' support and vouch for them.

* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Boris comes off generally nonchalant and jaded. He also has a dismissive view of the Earth Church as a band of delusional cultists, having worked with pilgrims going to Earth. The revelations about [[spoiler:their true machinations and Fezzan's role as a Terraist front]], however, genuinely shock him.

* HypocrisyNod: Trunicht is self-aware regarding his flagrant hypocrisy and willingness to turn on everyone at any moment. He simply ''doesn't care'', so long as he gets to survive and get accrue more power.

* TheCaptain: In addition to his business ventures, Boris operates the merchant ship ''Berezka'' with a small but loyal crew. [[spoiler:Cazerne later gives Boris a new vessel, ''The Undutiness'', as compensation for the loss of the ''Berezka'' after the latter was destroyed during Julian's sojourn to Earth.]]

* HonestCorporateExecutive: Boris is shown to be fairly benevolent to his subordinates and others under his employ, so long as they do their job well, in contrast to the common stereotype of Fezzanis.

* TheSociopath: He's aware that nearly everything he does is borderline unethical at best and a blatant abuse of his position at worst. He just doesn't care; he looks after himself, and himself alone.
* StrawHypocrite:

* AdaptationalCurves: Her [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/7f4889ee93ea759568423c1a6d352874/e5f1dc8277a6b81a-fc/s2048x3072/8038d7944348dd755a7f5425931dd25b7f24239c.jpg Neue These version]] is notably bustier.

* TakingYouWithMe: [[spoiler:Realizing that he's dying from a brain tumor and that his chance to seize power is lost forever, he tries instead to take out Reinhard while he's in Heinessen using remote explosives planted across the former Alliance capital, rigged to blow up upon death. The gamble ultimately fails, but still kills thousands of innocent lives.]]

* VestigialEmpire: The Earth Cult used to be a real power player, but by the time of the story, Trunicht and Rubinsky are using them, not the other way around.

* BeneathNotice: While De Villie holds significant power within the Church, this doesn't mean much on the geopolitical scheme of things. He nonetheless exploits this to his advantage.

* SpellMyNameWithAnS: It's not for subtitles to use "De Villie", "De Villiers" and "De Ville" instead.

* BigBadWannabe: He handles it much better than other wannabes in the series, but ultimately gets upstaged by people like Trunicht.

%%* TheChessmaster

* NotInThisForYourRevolution: [[spoiler:Despite serving the Earth Church, he's ultimately working to serve himself. The moment the Terraists try to set their plans into motion, he all but jumps ship.]]

* PragmaticVillainy: Trunicht is willing to make reasonable concessions and compromises that work in Yang's favor [[spoiler:as well as the Terraists' and the Empire's]], if only to secure his own power.