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5	[[WMG:[[center: [- ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' '''Main Characters Index'''\
6	''Classic Timeline'': [[Characters/SuperRobotWars1 1]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsClassic 2, 3, 4/F/Final]]\
7	''Classic Subseries'': [[Characters/MasouKishin Masou Kishin]] \| [[Characters/CompatiHeroSeries Compati Hero Series]]\
8	''Alpha Saga'': [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsAlpha Alpha/Shin/Super Hero Sakusen]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsAlphaGaiden Alpha Gaiden]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsAlpha2 2nd Alpha]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsAlpha3 3rd Alpha]]\
9	''Compact Series'': [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsCompact2 Compact 2/Impact]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsCompact3 Compact 3]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsMX MX]]\
10	''Z Saga'': [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsZ Z]] \| '''2nd Z''' \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsZ3 3rd Z]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsZWalkingSpoilers Walking Spoilers]]\
11	''Nintendo Handheld Series'': [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsAdvance A]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsReversal R]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsDestiny D]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsJudgment J]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsW W]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsK K]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsL L]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsUX UX]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsBX BX]]\
12	''VTX Trilogy'': [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsV V]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsX X]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsT T]]\
13	''Other Standalones'': [[Characters/SuperRobotWars64 64]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsGC GC]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsNEO NEO]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsOE OE]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsXOmega X-Ω]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsDD DD]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWars30 30]]\
14	''[[Characters/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration Original Generation Saga]]'': [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGenerationSteelDragonBattleGroup Steel Dragon Battle Group]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGenerationEarthFederation Earth Federation]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGenerationAntagonists Enemy Factions]] \| [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGenerationOthersAndWalkingSpoilers Civilians and Walking Spoilers]] \| [[Characters/EndlessFrontier Endless Frontier]]]]-]]]
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16	This character sheet comprises of those who make their appearance in the ''[[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsZ Second Super Robot Wars Z]]'' duology.
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20	!Scott Lab
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22	[[folder:Crowe Broust]]
23	[[quoteright:220:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/crowe_1350.png]]
24	-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/YujiUeda
25	-->''"The Risk of My Life!"''
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27	A former member of the black-ops "Firebug Squad" from the [[Anime/CodeGeass Britannian]] [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Union]], Crowe is the headlining protagonist of the ''Second Super Robot Wars Z''. Saddled with a million dollars in debt, he agreed to be the test pilot for the anti-Dimensional Beast mecha Brasta as a way to work the sum off, and later ends up joining ZEXIS.
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29	The main goal of Firebug was to start minor rebellions in various nations for Britannia that would be crushed by its primary military. However, during one mission in Esther Elhaas's hometown, a Dimension Energy Crystal experiment went haywire, causing its destruction. Firebug was sent in to "clean up the mess" and kill any survivors of a town half-destroyed, but Crowe [[DefectorFromDecadence took pity and rescued Esther, deserting Firebug]]. It isn't until he encounters his former commander Marilyn Catto in ''Saisei-hen'' that Crowe finally opens up and confirms the story to Esther.
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31	In addition to the Brasta and its upgrades, he also pilots an Axio, the standard robot developed by the Axion Foundation; ''Rengoku-hen'' even gives one that customized by the Scott Lab.
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33	* AttackDrone: Brasta's "SPIGOT". Depending on the final attack, the drones can either be of a melee or ranged-based type.
34	* BayonetYa: Brasta, Li-Brasta B, and Li-Brasta T's "Bayonet Spiker."
35	* BlackBox: Brasta's "VX System"; [[spoiler:turns out it houses the Sphere of the "Swaying Scales"]].
36	* BlessedWithSuck: [[spoiler:Turns out to be this at same time - Crowe instinctively knows if it's just recorded sound or some other metallic object. Therefore, the "Coin Drop System" in the Li-Brasta drops ''actual coins'', and those coins are added to his debt]].
37	* ButtMonkey: His ever-escalating debt is played for laughs, leaving him at the mercy of Traiya and AG's trolling.
38	* CelibateHero: He is really not interested in the girls chasing after him, and while he did briefly consider reciprocating Setsuko’s affections at the end of "Saisei-hen," this bit was dropped and never referenced during ''Z3''.
39	* ChestBlaster: Seen in the last parts of the SPIGOT with the {{Attack Drone}}s ranged-type for the Brasta. The Li-Brasta R's "VX Blazer" does the same.
40	* ChickMagnet: Despite being a self-professed women-hater, he has a ridiculous amount of women who are interested in him. Esther, Marguerite and Cravia all have obvious crushes on him, Traia appears to be invested in keeping him around, if only for trolling value, Marilyn has a [[TermsOfEndangerment pet nickname]] for him, and Suzune even swoons briefly at how 'cool' he is when he first appears in ''Tengoku-hen''. Even previous protagonist Setsuko seemingly expresses affection for him at the end of ''Saisei-hen''.
41	* CursedWithAwesome: Compared to Setsuko, [[spoiler:the Swaying Scales isn't that bad. Its trigger is drive or the will to do something; in Crowe's case, the will to repay his enormous debt. This is seen as a positive trait, which means not only does it not make him miserable, but Asakim doesn't need to do awful things to him to force an awakening, like say...murder Esther. The Sphere's side-effect, being able to only focus on one thought or action, is easily countered by making him hear the sound of a coin dropping, as his desire for money to pay off his debt is so strong it can override the Sphere. As a result, Crowe gets the awesome power of a Sphere, with only minimal trouble from it]].
42	* DeadpanSnarker: Has a very active and dry sense of humor. He fits in well with the more easygoing members of ZEXIS.
43	* {{Determinator}}: Nearly every enemy comments on his "strong will." It's no coincidence that his second theme is titled "The Unbreakable."
44	* DisasterDominoes: The reason behind his latest debt in ''Saisei-hen'' - a highway accident that would've resulted in just a few hundred thousand kind of snowballed into another million dollar debt.
45	* EarlyBirdCameo: Crowe appears much earlier in ''Z'' during the Shurouga's Ley Buster animation as the silhouette standing in the streets. That's right, folks - he was foreshadowed before ''Hakai-hen'' was announced.
46	* {{Expy}}:
47	** In ''Saisei-hen'', the Li-Brasta R is one for [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWarsAlpha Dairaiou]]. It even comes with a [[Franchise/KamenRider Rider Kick]]!
48	** Compare the Brasta's SPIGOT to the options/multiples of the VideoGame/{{Gradius}}.
49	* FriendlySniper: Can be seen as this, especially if you choose to have the Brasta (then upgrade into the Li-Brasta B) as a ranged-oriented machine. He also hangs out a lot with [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Lockon Stratos]].
50	** [[spoiler:The fact the Li-Brasta T in ''Tengoku-hen'' is a predominantly ranged-unit suggests this is Crowe's preferred style]].
51	* GratuitousEnglish: When pulling off his attacks, though not really gratuitous from a national standpoint; he's a Britannian, and a native of Chicago.
52	* HeManWomanHater:
53	** Crowe mentions during battles against women sometimes about how scary they are. After being busted by the Dimensional Beast "Moby Dick", he wakes up with Traiya Scott and Esther by his side leading him to say "I really did die...I'm in hell. I can see a Witch and a Little Demon...". The root cause of this? Despite her outwardly cheerful and silly appearance, Marilyn was a complete psychopath. This caused Crowe to believe all women are two-faced and their outward appearance can't be trusted until proven otherwise. The only women he doesn't think are this is Traiya, who's [[BrutalHonesty brutally honest]], Esther, [[{{Tsundere}} who wears her emotions on her sleeve]] such that Crowe can read her easily, and Marguerite, whose knightly nature rules out deceit as well as a mutual respect of each others' abilities.
54	** In the later part of ''Saisei-hen'', [[spoiler:Setsuko asks him if all the good women of ZEXIS haven't caused him to change his mind. Depending on player response, he can say that yes, perhaps his view on women is wrong]]. However, in spite of his stated dislike of women, he does get along remarkably well with the various ZEXIS ladies.
55	* HonorBeforeReason: His million dollar debt is entirely due to the expenses his father rang up before dying. It's stated the debt would be no issue at all if he were to renounce his inheritance, but he refuses the idea because he sees it as his way to repay his father for raising him.
56	* HotBlooded: Usually his personality is a little more smooth, but he's not above shouting with the best of them during his biggest attacks.
57	* {{Leitmotif}}: "Close Game Life"; upon receiving the Li-Brasta, "The Unbreakable"
58	* MacrossMissileMassacre: Li-Brasta B's "ERM Launcher" during the "VX Clutch Sniper" attack
59	* MidSeasonUpgrade: Played with when the Brasta is upgraded with the SPIGOT in ''Hakai-hen'' without any comestic changes. Played straight in ''Saisei-hen'' with the Li-Brasta; however, it can have two forms depending on the player's decision - Li-Brasta R(ed) is a LightningBruiser SuperRobot while Li-Brasta B(lue) is a more ranged-based RealRobot with [[EnergyWeapon Frickin' Laser Beams]]. [[spoiler:By ''Tengoku-hen'', both upgrades are combined into the Li-Brasta T(rial)]]. Crowe lampshades the latter during the "Unbreakable Fulcrum" attack, stating [[spoiler:the T has "inherited the soul of the R and B"]].
60	* MoreDakka: Brasta's "Assault Combat Pattern (ACP) Faiz"; ammo conservation is not one of Crowe's strengths.
61	* OverlyLongFightingAnimation: A lot of attacks in ''Hakai-hen'' count, but Brasta stands out with ''every'' one of its animations being unnecessarily long and drawn out, with Clutch Sniper being the most guilty. Crowe misses the first two shots and only hits with the third and final round. Rectified in ''Saisei-hen'', where a lot of the Brasta's animations are significantly shortened or sped up.
62	* PokeThePoodle: Either to mess with Esther or simply because he really did forget, everything he described about ZEXIS is completely false. For example, [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Deathscythe and Sandrock being Shenlong and Heavyarms]].
63	* RedBaron: Just before the team sees Geraud retreat from battle, he calls Crowe "The Unbreakable".
64	** [[spoiler:Sacrifai calls him "Uriel the Unbreakable". [[GeniusBonus Uriel is the angel that represents Libra]].]]
65	* RetiredBadass: Starts ''Hakai-hen'' as this
66	* RocketPunch: Li-Brasta R's "Mag Knuckle"
67	* ShoulderCannon: Li-Brasta R
68	* ShoutOut: Li-Brasta R's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62fusuNUkcg Unbreakable Fulcrum]] to [[Manga/GetterRobo Shin Shine Spark]]
69	* ShootTheShaggyDog: Played for laughs in the end of ''Saisei-hen''. [[spoiler:When all is said and done, in spite of saving the world numerous times, Crowe ends up no closer to paying off his debt than he was at the start of ''Hakai-hen'']].
70	* SpectacularSpinning: If the SPIGOT (melee version) doesn't end with a Dynamic Kill, the Brasta comes out spinning from the explosion.
71	* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Like Setsuko and Rand before him, his mecha's name refers to the constellation and zodiac sign of Libra. Prior to the release of ''Hakai-hen'', many fans romanized it as "Blaster".
72	* SupernaturalGoldEyes: When his sphere goes berserk.
73	* SwissArmyGun: Brasta's AX-55 EAGLE ('''E'''lectromagnetic '''A'''ccelerator '''G'''un '''L'''aunch'''e'''r), which can switch between normal, grenade and sniper rounds, as well as mount a beam spiker and shoot spider nets. Li-Brasta B's AX-99 RAPTOR loses the grenade and net features for a quartet of miniaturized SPIGOT that lets it perform enhanced versions of the Brasta's finishers as its standard attacks, as well as bend, teleport, and multiply its beams, or charge up for a WaveMotionGun.
74	* TakeAThirdOption: In ''Hakai-hen'', the player had a choice to base the Brasta as a melee or ranged machine. Rather than carry player choice over into ''Saisei-hen'', Brasta comes equipped with both versions of the SPIGOT in its arsenal. Likewise, ACP Faiz features both its melee/ranged final animations in the Dynamic Kill.
75	** [[spoiler:In ''Tengoku-hen'', the Li-Brasta T does the same for the B and R variants that were available in ''Saisei-hen'']].
76	* TakeUpMySword: A mild example. If you choose to upgrade into the Li-Brasta B, he'll occasionally use Lockon's ([[spoiler:Neil Dylandy's]]) [[CharacterCatchphrase catchphrase]], "Targeted and Firing".
77	* ThrowingYourShieldAlwaysWorks: Brasta's "Bunker Breaker" is a wire-guided shield with built-in thrusters.
78	* UnwantedHarem:
79	** Despite the [[HeManWomanHater distrust he has of ladies]], he's surrounded by 3 women - Traiya, Esther [[spoiler:and Marguerite, after her HeelFaceTurn]], but that happens so late it doesn't show off.
80	** Continues into ''Saisei-hen'': Traiya just pretends to be a part of it to mess with him, though it turns out she doesn't want to feel left out, since the other two have certainly fallen for Crowe. [[spoiler:Setsuko gets added into the mix later, and makes an attempt to get Crowe to change his views on women, which can succeed depending on player choice of dialogue]].
81	*** Since the ZEXIS Route of ''Saisei-hen'' is non-canon, Crowe in ''Rengoku-hen'' causes Cravia Argo to fall for him by using the same "What about it?" line he charmed Esther with.
82	* WorkOffTheDebt: The reason Crowe agreed to be the Brasta's test pilot; being one million in the hole is gonna take a little while to pay off.
83	** After he returned that million later in the game, upgrading his Brasta (right after he cleared his previous debt) cost him ''two'' million. [[spoiler:He's still in debt by the end of ''Saisei-hen'']].
84	* YankTheDogsChain: Every time he finally manages to pay off his current debt, expect him to be saddled with another equally ludicrous amount of debt almost immediately. Always.
85	* YoungerThanTheyLook: He's only around 20 despite looking and acting in his mid-twenties. However, his time in Firebug might have had a role in this.
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87	[[/folder]]
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89	[[folder:Traiya Scott]]
90	[[quoteright:220:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Traiya_6798.png]]
91	-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/AyaHisakawa
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93	Head of the Axion Foundation's Scott Labs, Traiya is the chief mechanical designer for the Brasta, and after Crowe agrees to work as a test pilot, his immediate superior. Throughout the course of ''Hakai-hen'', she sends Crowe out on various missions across the globe, with his payments being deducted from his debt as he succeeds (or with expenses incurred if he fails).
94	[[hardline]]
95	* AscendedExtra: From a major character with no voiced lines whatsoever into a battleship captain in ''Tengoku-hen''.
96	* AttackPatternAlpha: "Formation Solar", comprised of the ''Solarian'' firing artillery shots, backed by [[spoiler:Xine, Marguerite, Toby and Denzel]] in their respective machines.
97	* {{Bifauxnen}}: Yes, folks, Traiya '''IS A WOMAN''', making this a case of ViewerGenderConfusion.
98	* CoolMask: Has a kitsune mask for [[BunnyEarsLawyer no readily apparent reason]]; she claims its her "persona".
99	* CoolShip: The ''Solarian'' in ''Tengoku-hen'', which is powered by Z-Crystals.
100	* EnergyWeapon: "DEC Impulse Cannon" for the ''Solarian''
101	* MacrossMissileMassacre: "MDQ Missiles" for the ''Solarian''
102	* SphereOfDestruction: "Super Dimension Transfer Buster" for the ''Solarian''
103	* TheVoiceless: Despite being a major character, Traiya originally did not have a voice actress; finally rectified in ''Tengoku-hen''.
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107	[[folder:Esther Elhaas]]
108	[[quoteright:150:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Esther_Elhaas_3342.png]]
109	-> '''Voiced by:''' Chihiro Tagaino
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111	A young woman who initially accosts Crowe, Esther demands he eliminate the Dimensional Beasts (in particular, a white one dubbed "Moby Dick"). She reveals her family was killed several years back by Moby. ZEXIS manages to destroy the beast, allowing her to move on with her life, thus she chooses to become a test pilot in the Scott Labs at the end of ''Hakai-hen''.
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113	In ''Saisei-hen'', Esther is working as a Dimensional Monster Buster for Traiya, piloting the Brasta Es, an improved model of the Brasta. She helps reintroduce the ZEXIS cast to the player as she travels around much like Crowe did and helps them. During one mission, she and Crowe encounter his former Firebug Squad and commander Marilyn. In a twist, Marylin reveals that what destroyed her hometown was a Dimension Energy Crystal experiment gone haywire. Firebug was sent in to "clean up"; however, Crowe had a change of heart and rescued Esther, deserting Firebug. Regardless, Esther doesn't hold it against him. Unfortunately, things quickly turn to tragedy when she's transformed into a Dimensional Beast, after taking a blast for Crowe that infects her with a similar virus Gaiou, the King of Destruction, uses. To avoid a {{mercy kill}}ing by ZEXIS, [[Anime/CodeGeass Zero]] places a Geass command to order her to cease attacking; she is then taken by the Arksabers from the Holy Kingdom of Insaraum.
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115	From time to time, Dimensional Beast Esther encounters ZEXIS and they repeatedly drive her off without killing her. Thanks to some assistance from Uther and Esther's own will, she regains her human form. Though horrified by the experience and concerned she may no longer be human, but simply a Dimensional Beast in human form, Crowe reminds her that "no matter what, she IS Esther". For the remainder of ''Saisei-hen'', Esther serves as a dual-protagonist to Crowe.
116	[[hardline]]
117	* ActionGirl: Though more of one still in-training. Esther's tough, but she still has a long way to go, and while she desperately wants to be one, to the point of trying to take pointers from the other ZEXIS women, notably [[Anime/CodeGeass Kallen Kozuki]], Esther is told by Kallen to do her own thing and believe in herself.
118	* ACupAngst: She got pissed off after they would not let her wear a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9hSliVD4BU bunny suit]] along with Kallen because of it, but usually doesn't care that much.
119	* AlliterativeName
120	* AndThenJohnWasAZombie: Averted as the story continues
121	* BadassNormal: Esther's not a Sphere Reactor; in fact, the Brasta Es' as normal as you can get for a real robot.
122	** EmpoweredBadassNormal: [[spoiler:After being restored into human form, she gains a significant stat boost, suggesting her abilities are still being augmented by the DM Virus. This comes to a head in ''Tengoku-hen'' where the virus is the perfect component to power the ''Solarian'' battleship, effectively turning her into its power supply]].
123	* BodyHorror: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFiiuEPnG1Y Gets turned into a Dimensional Beast]]. Unlike others before her, she manages to regain human form.
124	* ClingyJealousGirl: Whenever Marguerite's involved, Esther turns double-clingy. The [[Anime/CodeGeass heart hat event]] is a particular example.
125	* CombatMedic: Brasta Es has a repair function and Esther comes with a pilot skill that doubles its effectiveness, even though her machine's primarily a combat unit.
126	* DecoyProtagonist: She's effectively the main character for the first 15 scenarios. Once Crowe returns, she gets turned into a Dimensional Beast, giving him back the spotlight.
127	** {{Deuteragonist}}: After she's restored to human form, they share the role of the main character for the rest of the game.
128	* DemotedToExtra: In ''Tengoku-hen''; justified [[spoiler:as she serves as the power generator for the ''Solarian'']].
129	* FightingFromTheInside: Esther's able to regain control of herself long enough to stop attacking for a few seconds. It's not much, but it's enough for her to show Crowe she's still in there, right around the time he was starting to believe she was gone for good.
130	* {{Foreshadowing}}: ''Hakai-hen'' openly sets up Esther to play a much larger role in ''Saisei-hen''.
131	* GratuitousEnglish: Just like Crowe, and for the same reason - she's Britannian by birth, although no longer much of a patriot after they failed to protect her home.
132	* IconicItem: She ''really'' likes that triangle
133	* {{Leitmotif}}: "Hard Work And Love"
134	* MeaningfulEcho: The first time Crowe and Esther really start to become close in ''Hakai-hen'', Esther mutters her doubts and despair that Moby Dick and the Neo Empire Imperium can ever be defeated. Crowe tells her whenever a situation looks impossible, and giving up seems to be the only sane option, the best response to that is to say "So what?" and follow the course. As soon as she's restored to human form in ''Saisei-hen'', Crowe suggests because the situation is growing too dangerous, she should back out of the war. Guess what her response is?
135	* MythologyGag: Compare her conversation about a human-Dimensional Beast to [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsCompact2 Excellen Browning]] making a quip about whether or not she's still human, even when she's part-[[Characters/SuperRobotWarsCompact2 Einst]].
136	* PoweredByAForsakenChild: [[spoiler:She's the power supply of the ''Solarian'']].
137	* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: Unfortunately, she lacked the skills to carry this out in ''Hakai-hen'', so she demands Crowe do this in her stead.
138	* MoreDakka: Brasta Es' "ACP Iota"
139	* SwissArmyGun: Brasta Es' AX-66 FALCON
140	* {{Tsundere}}: This is something Crowe actually likes, as her mood swings and blunt nature mean he can read her like a book, making her one of the few women he trusts not to be deceitful.
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142	[[/folder]]
143
144	!Dimensional Beasts
145
146	[[folder:In General]]
147
148	The recurring enemies of ''Hakai-hen'' and ''Saisei-hen'', Dimensional Beasts are part and parcel of a world that constantly suffers from dimensional quakes, with them appearing seemingly at random, and disappearing just as quickly after the initial rampage.
149	[[hardline]]
150	* AmbiguousRobots: Higher level beasts blur the line, such as the Rhino-class sprouting cannons to fire at you and the Dino-class having clawed arms that spin like drills. [[spoiler:Makes all the more sense once you realize how Dimensional Beasts are made]].
151	* ColonyDrop: Dino-class Beasts spit these out of their mouths in several bite-sized portions that fuse together into a gigantic meteor mid-flight.
152	* DetachmentCombat, ActionBomb: The ranged attack of the Bull-class has them hurl their own tails at you. Uniquely, these severed tails mutate midflight into a monster of its own. Should these hit, they wrap around the target and explode.
153	%%* EldritchAbomination: [[spoiler:MetaphoricallyTrue]]
154	* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Rainbow crystals are implanted in their bodies that also glow blue/white when they begin their attacks.
155	* FireIceLightning: Bizzarely, Rhino-class Beasts mush them all together in their ranged attack, shooting electrified fireballs that flash-freeze whatever they hit!
156	* TheCatfish: The white-skinned Rhino-class coined "Moby Dick" ("MD" for short) by Esther. Of course, this color change makes it [[LawOfChromaticSuperiority superior]] to other Rhino-types, and it uses blue fire in its charging attack instead of orange.
157	* {{Leitmotif}}: "[=DAMON=]" for [=MD=], Dino-class, [[spoiler:Giga-class and Shin Dino-class]]; "Worlds Encroaching Alert" for Levia-class, [[spoiler:Rook-class and Shin Levia-class]]
158	* LivingShip: Levia-class; if you were wondering where those flat-headed flying Beasts that were fought in the opening cinematic were at, they're this.
159	%%* MoreTeethThanTheOsmondFamily
160	* {{Nerf}}: The artificial Beasts in ''Saisei-hen''. No barrier and cannot inflict status effects! Yaaay! [[spoiler:Of course, they later bring back the real deal...]]
161	* PowerUpFullColorChange: [[spoiler:In the final scenario of ''Saisei-Hen'', Gaiou displays his true power by generating Shin-class Dimensional Beasts, which are all [[GoldenSuperMode golden yellow]] and use [[LightIsNotGood light and lightning]]-themed attacks]].
162	* RammingAlwaysWorks: Bull- and Rhino-class will charge at you like runaway freight trains, mixing it up with ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice from the Bull-class and IncendiaryExponent[=/=]NotQuiteFlight from the Rhino-class.
163	%%* RoarBeforeBeating
164	%%* ShockAndAwe: Bull-class
165	* ThisIsADrill: Dino-class combine this with a chained RocketPunch that inflicts worse wounds on the target coming back than it does going out.
166	* WasOnceAMan: [[spoiler:Dimensional Beasts are the remains of those who have fought and lost to Gaiou previously, with the pilots being fused with their mecha, then mutated into their current forms]].
167	* WeaksauceWeakness: Like the [[Anime/Macross7 Protodevlin]], Dimensional Beasts are affected by Basara [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awAi36JjFiQ and his songs]].
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169	[[/folder]]
170
171	!The Neo Empire Imperium
172
173	[[folder:Gaiou, the King of Destruction]]
174	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gaiou.png]]
175	-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/RikiyaKoyama
176
177	A godlike being from another dimension, Gaiou lives only for battle. He would also like to recover his lost memories.
178	[[hardline]]
179	* BigBad: Of ''Hakai-hen''. However, he's still present in ''Saisei-hen'', though it can be said he just wanted a good fight more than anything else.
180	%%* BloodKnight
181	* CaptainErsatz: Has the looks and personality similar to [[Franchise/StreetFighter Akuma]], except Gaiou's more cruel. ''Anime/FistOfTheNorthStar'' fans might recognize aspects of Jugai from "The Legend of Kenshiro" movie. Incidentally, Gaiou and Jugai share the same voice actor.
182	** Back in Japan, people are calling him [[Manga/BakiTheGrappler Yuujirou]].
183	* FallenHero: [[spoiler:One of the four Dimensional Generals armed with Revive Cells and Dimensional Beasts, Gaiou was once their home dimension's last hope against whatever the Black Knowledge predicted. They lost, with Gaiou being the SoleSurvivor, and he eventually came to live only for combat]].
184	* FigureItOutYourself: [[spoiler:Before he dies in ''Saisei-hen'', Gaiou refuses to tell ZEXIS any helpful details about his old foes from the Black Knowledge aside from confirming they will soon return. He states ZEXIS is strong enough to have the potential to destroy them and dies, taking the specific knowledge of who and what they are to his grave. ZEXIS is rather annoyed at this]].
185	%%* FinalBoss: Of ''Hakai-hen'' [[spoiler:and ''Saisei-hen'']]
186	* FinalBossPreview: Appears barely halfway through ''Hakai-Hen'' at level 60, with full armor, high accuracy and an enormous HP pool.
187	* GivenNameReveal: If taking the route split with Crowe post-scenario 43 in ''Tengoku-hen'', Gaiou's real name is [[spoiler:Vaishurava]].
188	* HonorBeforeReason: Despite how horrible he is as the story goes, he did spare the leaders of the United Nations so that they can call their forces (namely ZEXIS and ZEUTH) to give him a good fight, even though he could've destroyed them all from the outset.
189	** He even refuses to allow others to restore his memories, believing it should be ''his'' choice.
190	* {{Leitmotif}}: "Broken World's King" [[spoiler:and "The Eternal God of Battle" during the final battle in ''Saisei-hen'']]
191	* MakeWayForTheNewVillains: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHkSmu91PRc Curb-stomped]] by Uther in ''Saisei-hen''. [[spoiler:Averted in the last scenarios in both routes]].
192	* NoIndoorVoice: His voice is so powerful it has its own echo.
193	* OneWingedAngel: [[spoiler:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB2dY_JLf_s Dimensional General Gaiou]]]]
194	* PhysicalGod: AND HOW; his first appearance involves him briefly beating the crap out of ZEXIS '''on foot'''.
195	* PowerupLetdown: [[spoiler:Dimensional General form]]; yes, Gaiou becomes incredibly strong with consistent perfect accuracy, so long as he maintains Will above 130. Unfortunately, he's vulnerable to songs sung by [[{{Anime/Macross 7}} Basara Nekki]], allowing players to strip Gaiou of Will in short order.
196	* QuestForIdentity: In ''Hakai-hen'', he journeys to find his lost memories; [[spoiler:he regains them at the end of the game]].
197	* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Hot dogs, so much that [[spoiler:when he's finally defeated by ZEXIS and ZEUTH, Gaiou's last wish was to eat another one]].
198	* TheUnfettered: He doesn't remember much about his past, so he just goes around the world, doing what he feels like and leaving the scheming up to Aim, Shiony Regis and Carlos Axion Jr. When you're as powerful as he is, who's going to stop you?
199	* VillainousRescue: Gets this down to a science in ''Saisei-hen''. [[spoiler:A ZONE running amuck? Gaiou shows up and destroys it with a punch]].
200	* VillainsOutShopping: There are a few scenes in ''Saisei-hen'' of him simply hanging out with Carlos. He also likes fast food, particularly hot dogs.
201	* TheVirus: [[spoiler:Gaiou can grow and manipulate Dimension Energy Crystals through the Gertilan's Revive Cells, allowing him to infect his opponents with crystalline growths that forcibly transform them into Dimensional Beasts. Judging by the number of them you fight, he's fought a hell of a lot of people]].
202	* WellIntentionedExtremist: [[spoiler:His ultimate goal's to become strong enough to fight against the calamity that will destroy the multiverse as dictated in the Black Knowledge]].
203	* ZeroApprovalGambit: [[spoiler:It's hinted in the final battle of ''Saisei-hen'' he was acting like a complete jerk beforehand so ZEXIS would be motivated to fight him. The purpose of that was to see if they could defeat the disaster that defeated him]].
204
205	[[/folder]]
206
207	[[folder:Shiony Regis]]
208	[[quoteright:150:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Shiony_Regis_7044.png]]
209	-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/SanaeKobayashi
210
211	The ruler of the nation of Rimonasia, Shiony hatched a plan to use the Dimension Energy Crystals abundant in her country to make it a leading world power.
212	[[hardline]]
213	* TheCameo: [[spoiler:In ''Saisei-hen'' scenario 15, she appears in a brief event where she gives Esther some [[Anime/MacrossFrontier Nyan Nyan buns]] and runs off before her identity is revealed. Turns out while she did survive the events of ''Hakai-hen'', she's become a bum. She reappears in scenario 46 alongside a bunch of unnamed [=NPCs=]]].
214	* LesCollaborateurs: With Carlos, in cahoots with Aim. In all fairness, once Gaiou shows up she realizes she's way out of her league, but that doesn't stop her from trying to curry favor until the very end.
215	* {{Leitmotif}}: "Phantom Utopia"
216	%%* TheQuisling
217	%%* UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans
218
219	[[/folder]]
220
221	[[folder:Carlos Axion Jr.]]
222	[[quoteright:100:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/carlos.png]]
223
224	The young head of the Axion Foundation and one of the richest men in the world, Carlos winds up backing the Imperium set up by Shiony, although there are hints he has his own agenda. When he's captured by ZEXIS and interrogated for Gaiou's location after revealing he's been working against them, he doesn't say a word. Unfortunately for Carlos, he doesn't realize he was earlier marked with a Geass command by Zero to always answer his questions.
225	[[hardline]]
226	* TheAtoner: In ''Saisei-hen'', he's given his entire fortune to the reconstruction effort as penance for his deeds and now works as a manager for the Scott Lab's DM Busters.
227	* CharacterCatchphrase: "C'mon, c'mon!"
228	* LesCollaborateurs: Working with Shiony for Aim, [[ItAmusedMe for no good reason]].
229	%%* HeroicSacrifice
230	* RebelPrince: Traia stands with [[spoiler:King]] under the moonlight. For the longest time, she tried to think of why [[spoiler:his son]] wanted to change the world. It was because he wanted to destroy Chrono's grip on the world. [[spoiler:King]] sighs. He told Carlos about the nature of Chrono and [[spoiler:the fate of the Axion men to bear the title of King]], just after Carlos graduated from university. And until the day that they he would take the title for himself, [[spoiler:King]] told [[spoiler:his son]] to do whatever he pleased. And he ended up making the world's largest corporation. In order to fight Chrono, and [[spoiler:his old man]]. And it was because Carlos was like that, that Elgan Laudic gave him the Swaying Scales to pass on.
231	%%* RichBitch
232	* RichesToRags: By the start of ''Saisei-hen'', he hasn't got two credits to rub together, jokingly calling himself "Zero". Subverted later, as he eventually makes a ton of money again by playing the stock market. [[spoiler:Double subverted in the ZEXIS route ending, where Carlos not only survived his HeroicSacrifice, but has given up his fortune to work as a simple waiter]].
233	* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Once he realizes the Imperium is done for, he promptly abandons it and leaves Shiony to her fate.
234	%%* ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney
235
236	[[/folder]]
237
238	!The Holy Kingdom of Insaraum
239
240	[[folder:In General]]
241	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Arksabers_4475.jpg]]
242	[[caption-width-right:300: Clockwise: Marguerite, Wayne, Gerard and Cheval]]
243
244	Hailing from another world, the Kingdom of Insaraum make their appearance in ''Hakai-hen'' as a group of knights serving Gaiou. However, their service is not willing; in fact, Insaraum's experiments in Dimensional Energy brought Gaiou and his army of Dimensional Beasts to their world. Unable to defeat him, the surviving Arksabers, the peacekeepers and royal guard of Insaraum, are forced to serve him in exchange for their lives.
245
246	In ''Saisei-hen'', the survivors of Insaraum are now trying to rebuild their kingdom. Unfortunately, they're trying to rebuild it on Earth. Tropes regarding multiple members of Insaraum are:
247	[[hardline]]
248	* ThemeNaming: The mecha and {{Leitmotif}} of Insaraum's knights are all named after precious gemstones.
249	** Cheval Reptail: Emeraldan; {{Leitmotif}}: "Impenetrable Emerald"
250	** Marguerite Pistail: Pearl Nail; {{Leitmotif}}: "Falling Tears of a Pearl"
251	** Wayne Ribtail: Sapphiada; {{Leitmotif}}: "Lone Sapphire"
252	** Geraud Garce Bantail: Diamud; {{Leitmotif}}: "Heavenly Diamond"
253
254	[[/folder]]
255
256	[[folder:Cheval Reptail]]
257	[[quoteright:150:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Cheval_Reptail_694.png]]
258	-> '''Voiced by:''' Takehiro Murozono
259	[[hardline]]
260	* AntiVillain: He's only fighting for Gaiou because he's bound by the oath to serve him; however [[spoiler:he's really doing this in exchange for Marguerite's safety]].
261	%%* BlackKnight
262	%%* TheBrute
263	* HeelFaceDoorSlam: [[spoiler:[[FateWorseThanDeath Turned into a Dimensional Beast]] by Gaiou the moment [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTPWJABzfEY he turns on him]]]].
264	* HonorBeforeReason: Serves Gaiou loyally, despite hating his guts, because as a knight, he cannot break his word.
265	* LargeHam: Overflowing; it's hard to say how serious he's being with it, really. It's almost comical in his intensity when we see him shouting Marguerite's name at the top of his lungs, with her seemingly standing right next to him.
266	* PostHumousCharacter: In ''Saisei-hen'', it's revealed Cheval is quite a high-ranking, respected Knight of Insaraum, as well as the former mentor of Wayne.
267
268	[[/folder]]
269
270	[[folder:Marguerite Pistail]]
271	[[quoteright:150:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Margurite_Pistail_1136.png]]
272	-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/SachikoKojima
273	[[hardline]]
274	* {{Expy}}: Like Xine, she's a busty female AntiVillain who's lost someone close to her [[spoiler:and becomes an EleventhHourRanger]].
275	* HeelFaceTurn: In both games; for ''Hakai-hen'', she becomes a NonPlayerCharacter, [[spoiler:unless the player fulfills certain conditions by having Crowe defeat her in specific scenarios, then convinced OR defeated by him in another, turning her into a SecretCharacter. Subverted in ''Saisei-hen'', since she is obtained by default]].
276	* MeaningfulName: Marguerite is from ''margarites'', which is Greek for ''pearl''.
277	* SpectacularSpinning: Whenever you hit her, her Pearl Nail takes a spin.
278	* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Is saddened by the death of a certain Dimensional Beast, [[spoiler:later revealed to be her brother. This serves as a {{Foreshadowing}} that all Dimensional Beasts you've been killing were once people. Chances are, though, they were never in control of their actions as a Dimensional Beast]].
279	[[/folder]]
280
281
282	[[folder:Wayne Ribtail]]
283	[[quoteright:150:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Wayne_Ribtail_847.png]]
284	-> '''Voiced by:''' Katsuya Miyamoto
285	[[hardline]]
286	* AmbiguouslyBrown: He has a tannish brown, but since he is with the Arksabers, he's probably the same race as them.
287	* AvengingTheVillain: Seeks vengeance for the death of his former mentor Cheval [[spoiler:and Geraud]].
288	* TheBrute: While far from an actual brute, Wayne's more of a headstrong character along with hammers being his primary weapon, making him something of the team's heavy-hitter.
289	* CharacterDevelopment: When [[spoiler:Geraud dies and gives him the Diamud]], Wayne learns that leading the Arcsaber Knights is a tough task and mans up.
290	* FaceDeathWithDignity: When Wayne gets beaten in the [[spoiler:Diamud]], he stays behind and [[spoiler:dies in the resulting dimensional distortion]].
291	* HonorBeforeReason: Chooses to fight Crowe in attempts to avenge Cheval in unreasonable situations for the Arcsabers.
292	* ICallItVera: Refers to the twin hammers of his Sapphiada as [[AncientRome "Romulus" and "Remus"]].
293	* MidseasonUpgrade: [[spoiler:He inherits the Diamud after Geraud dies to replace his destroyed Sapphiada, in addition to inheriting [[BootstrappedLeitmotif Geraud's theme]]]].
294	%%* WorthyOpponent: [[spoiler:After he becomes the Knight of Knights]]
295	* WouldHitAGirl: He claims that, as a feminist, he won't hold back even against women.
296	[[/folder]]
297
298	[[folder:Geraud Garce Bantail]]
299	[[quoteright:320:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/geraud.png]]
300	-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/KoujiIshii
301	[[hardline]]
302	* TheAce: From a gameplay standpoint, Geraud is one of the few bosses in ''Saisei-hen'' having phenomenally high stats, due to the game assuming players have heavily upgraded their units (even in "Special Mode"). While not especially difficult because of Spirit Commands, its use becomes mandatory against Geraud, since it's possible for a fully-upgraded allied unit to be destroyed by him.
303	* AceCustom[=/=]SuperPrototype: The Diamud is a far superior variant of the standard Arksaber mecha.
304	* EvilGenius: At least when Anbrorn Jeus is TheDragon, since he's the most experienced warrior out of all the Knights.
305	* GetAHoldOfYourselfMan: Hits Wayne a few times when he doesn't show proper respect to Uther or Anbrorn.
306	* GracefulLoser: Should you destroy the Diamud without achieving a Dynamic Kill animation, the machine makes a salute just before it explodes.
307	* HeWillNotCrySoICryForHim: On the receiving end of this with Uther. Uther wept for Geraud's lost wife and child and with that Geraud's absolute loyalty to the new King was sealed.
308	* MidseasonUpgrade: Geraud starts off in an EliteMook mech before moving into his Diamud.
309	* ObiWanMoment: [[spoiler:After being defeated by Crowe and the Li-Brasta, he manages to make it back to his own forces and passes on his title and mecha to Wayne before dying from his injuries]].
310	* RedBaron: Holds the title of the "Knight of Knights" [[spoiler:which he passes onto Wayne before succumbing to a mortal wound]].
311	* WorthyOpponent: He and Crowe mutually respect each other like this.
312	[[/folder]]
313
314
315	[[folder:Anbrorn Jeus]]
316	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/anbrorn.png]]
317	[[caption-width-right:350:Anbrorn as she appears in the game on the left and on the right is her younger self as shown in her ultimate attack]]
318	-> '''Voiced by:''' Kumiko Takizawa
319	[[hardline]]
320	* TheDragon: Serves Uther as his right-hand woman.
321	* EldritchAbomination: [[spoiler:In her Dimensional Beast form; while each class of the monsters qualify, her form takes the cake by how disturbing it looks]].
322	* EvilOldFolks[=/=]NecessarilyEvil: Everything she does is for the sake of Insaraum and Uther, even if her methods are depraved. She doesn't mind if history writes her down as a villain, so long as Insaraum is revived.
323	%%* {{Expy}}: Of [[Characters/SuperRobotWarsOriginalGeneration Agilla Setme]]
324	* IWasQuiteALooker: During her ultimate attack, [[spoiler:she momentarily turns young again]], though she still has that creepy witch-like cackle.
325	* {{Leitmotif}}: [[spoiler:"Forbidden Beast" for her Dimensional Beast form]]
326	* MadScientist: She lives to experiment with dimensional energy, leading to Esther's transformation.
327	* PetTheDog: A very polite, gracious host to Kei, Athena, Orson, and Eureka while they're her prisoners. She even returns them to their Orguss units once she's gathered the data she needs, although she can't guarantee the Arksabers will let them go without a fight.
328	* SmugSnake: She's overconfident and gets lucky, despite her many setbacks.
329	* ToxicFriendInfluence: Manipulates her lord Uther because she truly believes the current course of action is what's best for him and for Insaraum.
330	* UndyingLoyalty: To Uther, despite manipulating his actions for most of the game, so much that even [[Anime/CodeGeass Jeremiah Gottwald]] is staggered by her devotion.
331	* WasOnceAMan: [[spoiler:She turns herself into a Dimensional Beast]].
332
333	[[/folder]]
334
335	[[folder:Uther Insaraum, the King of Restoration]]
336	-> '''Voiced by:''' Yasuhiro Mamiya
337	[[hardline]]
338	[[quoteright:325:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Uther_Pendragon_493.jpg]]
339	The leader of the Holy Kingdom of Insaraum, Uther's the Prince of Insaraum, but after his father died in battle against Gaiou he reluctantly became the new king and survived alongside the remaining members of the Kingdom to have his revenge. He pilots the ''Seiohki'' ("Holy King Machine") "Insarius Arclinus", the personal weapon of the ''Seioh'' ("Holy King"), which contains the Sphere of the "Inexhaustible Gourd", allowing him to revive fallen allies.
340	[[hardline]]
341	%%* BeamSpam: Insarius Arclinus' "Sacred Crown"
342	* BigBad: [[spoiler:Subverted, because Gaiou turns out to be the BigBad for ''Saisei-hen'']].
343	* {{BFS}}: Insarius Arclinus' "Collbrande"; notably, [[spoiler:the sword remained sheathed for the last 2000 years, until Uther awakened the Inexhaustible Gourd and gained access to it. According to Aim, this Sphere is among the most difficult to awaken, as the key to it requires love through self-sacrifice]].
344	* BlessedWithSuck: Every bit as much as Setsuko and maybe more. [[spoiler:The Sphere of the Inexhaustible Gourd [[CastFromHitPoints sucks out his life force to power itself]], rapidly enough to kill him within at most weeks of him using it]].
345	* BlingOfWar: Insarius Arclinus is easily one of the most pimped-out machines in [=SRW=] history.
346	* CurbStompBattle: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPtN0wMGeJY Uther crushes Gaiou without much effort]]. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, this Gaiou was a fake created by Aim]].
347	* DyingAlone: In the normal route, [[spoiler:he's abandoned by the Arksabers and dies with no one by his side, no thanks to his closest comrades having betrayed him or having died fighting for him]].
348	* EnemyMine: In the final scenario [[spoiler:of the ZEXIS route, he appears to align himself with Gaiou; however, this turns out to be a ruse so he can take out Gaiou. Unfortunately, Gaiou reveals he had anticipated Uther would try something like that, and goes OneWingedAngel, mortally wounding Uther]].
349	* {{Expy}}: Of the titular character from ''Literature/TheHappyPrince'', who sacrificed all that he has for the sake of his people.
350	** He also has great deal in common with [[Characters/MasouKishin Prince Feilord Gran Bilseia]]. For that matter, try to compare his motives and his way of doing it to [[spoiler:[[Anime/CodeGeass Lelouch Lamperouge]]]].
351	* FinalBossPreview: You actually see him in action quite early in ''Saisei-hen'', though his reluctance to fight makes him seem like a HarmlessVillain.
352	** In fact, it's so silly it's almost a subversion: he appears in scenario 16 and does nothing except defend every turn, and if he's hit just once he freaks out and runs back to his mothership. Wow. [[spoiler:Once you face him again on the field later, however...]]
353	* GratuitousLatin: He recites a Latin chant for his strongest attack.
354	* HiddenHeartOfGold: [[spoiler:Acts like an arrogant {{Jerkass}} after he "hardens his heart" so that ZEXIS wouldn't hesitate to fight against him. Uses the sphere he stole from Aim to make his act more believable]].
355	* {{Leitmotif}}: ''Ou no Ai wa Tami no Tame ni'' ("The King's Love is His People")
356	* LargeAndInCharge: At over 100 meters tall, the Insarius Arclinus dwarfs every other Insaraum mecha in the game.
357	* MeaningfulName: Named after Uther Pendragon, the father to Myth/KingArthur in Myth/ArthurianLegend; the Insarius Arclinus even resembles a medieval king. The Collbrande is the alternate word for the {{Excalibur}}, Arthur's famous sword. Finally, compare the phonetic pronounciation of "Arclinus" to Aquarius, especially if you use both words with a Japanese accent. Makes sense when you realize Uther is the bearer of the Inexhaustible Gourd.
358	* PetTheDog: After awakening his Sphere and taking his place as the Holy King, [[spoiler:he allows one final act of kindness by restoring Esther into her human form]].
359	* TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth: Ultimately, Uther was just too kind for his own good.
360	* TookALevelInBadass: About fifty of them, after [[spoiler:Geraud dies. He goes from a wimpy prince who flees after taking the slightest bit of damage to having the balls to put himself between Gaiou and ZEXIS, then proceeding to [[CurbStompBattle take him out in one attack]]]].
361	* WorldHealingWave: Part of Insarius Arclinus' strongest attack. Considering he's the King of Restoration and all, it fits.
362	* YankTheDogsChain: [[spoiler:The Gaiou he destroyed was a fake created by Aim]].
363	* ZeroApprovalGambit: [[spoiler:Acts like a ruthless, corrupt tyrant in order to get his Arksabers to abandon him, so that ZEXIS will fight him without mercy. His goal was to have Crowe kill him to acquire his Sphere, and for Marguerite to take control of the remaining population of Insaraum]].
364
365	[[/folder]]
366
367	!Others
368
369	[[folder:Elgan Laudic]]
370	[[quoteright:150:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Elgan_Laudic_6949.png]]
371	The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Elgan was the one who came up with the idea for the creation of ZEXIS. Prior to that, he aided both [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Celestial Being]] and the [[Anime/DancougarNova Dragon's Hive]] under the alias "Portman", supplying both organizations with useful information. After he reveals himself and aids in the creation of ZEXIS, he becomes highly invested in their continued success, at one point stating to Shiony that ZEXIS was "the only hope for the world". At the end of ''Hakai-hen'', [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Ribbons Almark]] has successfully drugged and controlled Elgan into serving him.
372
373	Sadly, near the end of ''Saisei-hen'', Ribbons shoots Elgan in a fit of rage at all his plans having been ruined, but Elgan survives long enough to pass information of what he knows onto ZEXIS before succumbing to his wounds.
374	[[hardline]]
375	%%* BigGood: Of the ''Second Super Robot Wars Z''
376	* TheChessmaster: [[spoiler:Elgan is the ACW's version of The Edel Bernal. Unlike his EvilCounterpart, Elgan refused to GoMadFromTheRevelation after learning of the Black Knowledge, but did his best to ensure humanity would be prepared to fight the oncoming calamity. To this end, he cooperated with [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Aeolia Schenberg]] [[CrazyPrepared from 200 years ago]] to help spur the evolution of the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Innovators]], and formed ZEXIS as a group of all the planet's greatest warriors, doing his best to help them get stronger with each trial they face]].
377	** Additionally, in ''Saisei-hen'', [[spoiler:Elgan reveals he [[OutGambitted anticipated Ribbons controlling him]], and ensured that regardless of what happened to him, ZEXIS would exist as a policing force independent of the Earth Sphere Federation, beyond the authority of even the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Organization of Zodiac]] or the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 A-Laws]]]].
378
379	[[/folder]]
380
381	[[folder:Aim Liard/Hamal Argo]]
382	[[quoteright:150:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Aim_Liared_3461.png]]
383	-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/HirokiYasumoto
384
385	Aim is the bearer of the Sphere of the "False Black Sheep" and infrequently appears throughout ''Hakai-hen'' to antagonize Crowe. Near the end of the game, Asakim kills him and claims his Sphere for his own. However, Aim survives thanks to using the unique abilities of the Sphere, leaving Asakim with nothing but a fake copy of the one he took. Aim returns to harass Crowe once more in ''Saisei-hen'', pretending to be servile to Uther while scheming to take his Sphere of the Inexhaustible Gourd, before confronting ZEXIS one last time.
386
387	Because the world is wrapped up in so much lies and deceit, Aim becomes seemingly invincible, until Asakim faces him once again. Using something he previously acquired, Asakim forces Aim to disclose his past: he was originally a researcher named Hamal Argo who built his entire career on lies. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Ix4aPAVVQ Forced to face this truth, the False Black Sheep is weakened to the point of deactivation, and Aim is swiftly dispatched by Uther for his manipulation of Insaraum]].
388	[[hardline]]
389	* BackFromTheDead: [[spoiler:Via rewriting his death as a lie through the False Black Sheep]]
390	* BloodKnight: Said to "live for battle".
391	* TheChessmaster: [[spoiler:Aim essentially orchestrated the entirety of the ''Second Super Robot Wars Z'' through deceit and impersonations, providing Anbrorn with dimensional technology and bringing Gaiou into the world of ZEXIS, all in order to awaken both the Swaying Scales and the Inexhaustible Gourd so that he may harvest them]].
392	* ConsummateLiar: Justified - [[spoiler:the False Black Sheep makes him physically unable to tell the truth, thus everything coming out from his mouth is a lie of some form]].
393	* CursedWithAwesome: The False Black Sheep is one of the best Spheres if you don't mind lying all the time, as it lets the user otherwise gain full control of themselves, doesn't drain their senses like the Sorrowful Maiden or suck out their life force like the Inexhaustible Gourd, and [[spoiler:can turn the user into a full-fledged RealityWarper (truth turns into falsities; this means even death can be overridden), provided there's enough deceit and confusion going on in the world. It turns into BlessedWithSuck if the Truthful Goat is around, which can completely cancel all of its powers, a relationship so far unique among Spheres]].
394	%%* TheDragon: To Gaiou
395	* MeaningfulName: On multiple levels. "Aim Liard" becomes a partial anagram of "I'm a liar". Pretty suitable, since he's the Reactor of the False Black Sheep. His mecha "Arietis" refers to the constellation and zodiac sign of Aries. Lastly, Hamul means "star" in Aramaic and Argo means "the head of the ram" in Greek, making him the bearer of the Sphere representing "the star at the head of the ram".
396	* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Known as "Aihm Fahviel" to some people for no good reason.
397	* {{Leitmotif}}: "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioLLEmni6q0 Untrue Crystal]]"
398	* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler:[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW_YhTFA1rU When he's cornered by ZEUTH and ZEXIS]], he starts stuttering and spouting nonsense like crazy. Recall since he cannot tell the truth, [[AndIMustScream he's unable to express how terrified he is, so he couldn't say a word when Asakim appeared and was attacked by him only to die screaming]]]].
399	** [[spoiler:Based on his demeanor in the final battle with him in ''Saisei-hen'', it seems Aim starts speaking tongues when his [[MySkullRunnethOver power boils over]], and starts lying more frantically (as in the "2+2=fish" sense) as the Arietis takes damage, in an effort to keep his power up]].
400	** [[spoiler:He has a ''real'' breakdown when Asakim uses the Truthful Goat, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Ix4aPAVVQ forcing Aim to reveal his past and face the truth, weakening him enough]] to be KilledOffForReal]].
401
402	[[/folder]]
403
404	[[folder:Marilyn Catto]]
405	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Marilyn_1_2339.jpg]]
406	-> '''Voiced by:''' Creator/SatsukiYukino
407
408	The leader of the Firebug Squad and Crowe's former commanding officer. Eventually allies with Insaraum.
409	[[hardline]]
410	%%* BadBoss: She's the reason Crowe hates pretty women
411	* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: [[spoiler:[[CuteAndPsycho The selfish, completely self-absorbed crazy mega-bitch]] eventually gives her life for the sake of Uther, touched by his all-encompassing kindness]].
412	* ColonelBadass: More of Colonel AxCrazy
413	* DirtyOldWoman: If her quotes against the younger male pilots of ZEUTH and ZEXIS is looked at in a certain way
414	--> "I love pure young men!"
415	%%* ElegantGothicLolita: Her costume
416	* EvilTwin: Marilyn's Pearl Fang looks exactly like Marguerite's Pearl Nail, except black.
417	* {{Expy}}: Compares herself to the swallow in the tale of ''The Happy Prince''. [[spoiler:Just like the swallow died for the prince, she dies for Uther]].
418	* TheFakeCutie: Her character encyclopedia entry mentions she's taken cosmetic surgery to maintain her looks and she makes the men in her squad treat her like a princess. May double as a case of OlderThanTheyLook.
419	%%* FemmeFatalons
420	* GratuitousEnglish: "Present for you!" and "Burn in Hell!"
421	* {{Leitmotif}}: "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpNYYJfHhV0 The Song of the Homicidal Doll]]"
422	* MidSeasonUpgrade: Starts in a generic Axio (although a black one with a knife, named the Burglar) before upgrading to the Pearl Fang.
423	* TheNicknamer: She calls Crowe "Furafura-chan" and Esther "Little Kitten".
424	%%* SayItWithHearts
425	* SlasherSmile: Her face looks more disturbing than Asakim and Aim's
426	* SpectacularSpinning: Like the Pearl Nail, the Pearl Fang takes a spin whenever it's hit.
427	* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler:When Gaiou shows up and absolutely humiliates her]]
428

Context Characters / SuperRobotWarsZ2