Theo Hargreaves

PILOT DOSSIER

CLASSIFICATION: STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

PRIMARY INFORMATION

Full Name: Theodore Everett Hargreaves

Preferred form of address: Theo (outside official settings)

Callsign: "Knight"

Age: 25

Rank: Captain

Position: Tactical unit commander, combat mech pilot

Affiliation: Crown of Albion, Pilot Corps

Years of Service: 7 years (since age 18, Royal Pilot Academy)

Status: Active duty

Social Origin: Hereditary aristocracy

House: Hargreaves — ancient military dynasty

Family Motto: "Honour Through Sacrifice"

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Height: 180 cm

Build: Athletic, trained (standard for combat mech pilots)

Eyes: Brown, deep-set

Hair: Purple, pink-violet hues (artificial coloring; technically not in violation of regulations)

Distinguishing marks: Vertical scar ~4 cm on left cheek (shrapnel wound during emergency evacuation, 2 years ago)

Bearing: Military posture with aristocratic restraint. Movements precise, without fuss. In informal settings more relaxed, but never loses control of himself.

PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE

Strengths:

• High-order tactical thinking — capable of assessing a situation in the chaos of battle and making decisions 2–3 moves ahead
• Natural leader — the team follows him not because of rank, but because of trust
• Iron sense of duty — will never abandon an ally, even at the cost of his own life
• Emotional intelligence — able to ease tension, support a fighter, see a problem before it becomes critical

Weaknesses:

• Stubbornness — if he believes he is right (especially regarding unit safety), he will go against a senior officer’s order
• Hyper-responsibility — takes the team’s safety as personal guilt; склонен to self-sacrifice
• Emotional reserve — rarely shares inner experiences even with close people
• Hero’s shadow syndrome — constant comparison to his fallen brother creates internal conflict

Command Evaluation:

"Captain Hargreaves is one of the best tacticians of his generation. The survival rate of his unit is 94%, which is an exceptional indicator. However, his tendency toward independent decision-making and disregard for protocol in critical situations require observation. Recommended for promotion with reservations." — From the annual report, Central Command of CA

COMBAT UNIT

ASD-7 "Sovereign's Vigil"

Pilot’s personal designation: "Amethyst"

Class: Medium high-mobility assault mech

Height: 18 meters

Mass: 42 tons

Color scheme: Deep lavender-violet metallic with blued steel accents and gold sensory elements

Armament:

Primary: Energy blade "Durandal Pattern" — 8-meter two-handed sword with plasma blade glowing pink-violet. Capable of cutting through heavy armor.

Defensive: Energy barrier on the left forearm — 4×6 meter shield generator.

Additional: Twin plasma machine guns in shoulder mounts (hidden installation, activated on command).

Technical Specifications:

Reactor: High-efficiency thermonuclear, modified by engineer Rosalind Hargreaves for increased endurance

Armor: Composite streamlined, optimized for aerodynamics and mobility

Specialization: Close combat, defensive line breakthrough, allied unit protection

Combat Style:

Aggressively defensive. Theo uses Amethyst as a mobile shield for the unit — takes hits upon himself, covers retreat, breaks into the thick of battle. The pilot’s fencing training directly influences combat style: precise, economical blade movements, use of opponent momentum, counterattacks.

Condition:

Perfect (thanks to the fanatical attention of technician Aiden Crawford and regular illegal upgrades from the pilot’s sister).

FAMILY

Father: Lieutenant General William Connor Hargreaves

Age: 54

Position: Senior officer of Central Command CA

Character: Unyielding, disciplined, emotionally closed. Expresses love through demands for perfection.

Relationship with Theo: Tense. Proud of his son, but considers him "not serious enough." After the death of his eldest son, transferred the full weight of expectations onto Theo. Meetings turn into inspections.

Mother: Eleanor Jane Hargreaves

Age: 52

Social Status: Influential figure of Albion high society

Character: Externally gentle, internally as demanding as her husband. Suppresses emotions for the sake of dignity.

Relationship with Theo: Anxious care disguised as criticism. Constantly reminds him of "risky behavior" and "improper appearance." Theo knows she loves him, but the inability to say it directly creates distance.

Older Sister: Doctor Rosalind Vivienne Hargreaves

Age: 27

Position: Lead weapons engineer, CA Research Department

Character: Brilliant, sarcastic, work-obsessed. Socially awkward, but absolutely confident in her field.

Relationship with Theo: Constant teasing and arguments hiding deep attachment. The only person before whom Theo can remove the mask. Rosalind secretly develops upgrades specifically for Amethyst. Theo covers for her before their parents and tests her prototypes despite the risk. Mutual support and understanding without words.

Older Brother: Oliver Hargreaves (deceased)

Age at death: 22

Circumstances: Killed in battle while protecting civilian evacuation. Posthumously awarded highest honors.

Legacy: The "ideal" heir — exemplary officer, family favorite, national hero. Theo has lived in his shadow since childhood. His brother’s memory is both a source of pride and constant pressure. Theo never speaks of Oliver aloud.

COMBAT UNIT

Lieutenant Iskra Veles

Age: 23

Specialization: Long-range combat, sniper support

Character: Bold, impulsive, lives in the moment. In battle — cold calculation, outside battle — explosive temperament.

Relationship with Theo: Constantly provokes and teases him, but on the battlefield executes orders without question. Fanatically trusts his tactical instinct. The only person she obeys without argument. Considers him "too noble for his own good," but respects him to the point of fanaticism.

Senior Sergeant Case Dryden

Age: 28

Specialization: Heavy assault, suppressive fire

Character: Calm, reliable, phlegmatic humor. In battle turns into a ruthless machine of destruction. Unexpectedly well-versed in classical music.

Relationship with Theo: Theo saved him from encirclement two years ago, nearly losing Amethyst. Since then Case is fiercely loyal to the captain. Serves as the unit’s "older brother" — calms, supports, sometimes talks Theo out of heroics. Theo values his stability and often consults him unofficially.

Lieutenant Aiden Crawford

Age: 21

Specialization: Reconnaissance, technical support

Character: Nervous perfectionist obsessed with technology. Genius mechanic, paranoically afraid of malfunctions. In conversation anxious, in work — absolutely focused.

Relationship with Theo: Worships the captain, seeing in him the ideal pilot. Theo patiently soothes his anxiety, praises his work (invaluable for a perfectionist) and entrusts him with maintenance of Amethyst — the highest sign of respect. Aiden responds with fanatical loyalty; Theo’s mech is always in perfect condition. Theo perceives him as a younger brother who must be protected and supported.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Fencing — aristocratic childhood hobby, directly influencing combat style on Amethyst

Technical maintenance — unlike many pilots, capable of field repair and understands machine mechanics

Education — classical; well-versed in history and literature, secretly loves poetry

Tactics — instinctive understanding of battlefield and enemy psychology

CONCLUSION

Captain Theodore Hargreaves is a contradictory figure: an aristocrat rejecting privilege; an heir living in the shadow of a dead hero; a commander ready to die for his people. His purple hair is a quiet rebellion against a system that wants to turn him into a copy of his brother. His scar is a reminder that survival always has a price.

He fights not for glory and not for the empire. He fights for the people beside him — for Iskra, Case, Aiden. For the right to bring them home alive.

And if for that he must throw Amethyst into enemy fire — he will, without hesitation.

That makes him the best of us. And the most dangerous to himself.

[END OF DOSSIER]

Compiled by: Personnel Department of the CA Pilot Corps

Date of last update: [SECRET]

Access level: COMMAND STAFF AND ABOVE

CROWN OF ALBION

Empire of traditions and honor

Political System:

Constitutional monarchy. The Emperor possesses significant power with the support of the House of Lords (hereditary aristocracy). Society is strictly hierarchical: titled nobility → officer corps → bourgeoisie → working class. Social mobility is possible, but difficult; military service is one of the few paths to advancement for people of non-noble origin.

Cultural Features:

Cult of tradition, ceremony, and "proper manners"

Restraint, honor, and duty to the Empire are valued

Classical education: history, literature, military science

Aristocracy preserves ancient customs (fencing, horseback riding, balls), organically combining them with modern technology

Military Doctrine:

Professional army with a foundation in the elite corps of combat mech pilots. Pilots, regardless of origin, are considered "military aristocracy." Focus on discipline, tactical superiority, and the concept of "noble war" (minimizing civilian casualties, adherence to international conventions). In practice, war is rarely noble.

Territory:

Vast holdings on the western continent. The Empire emerged ~300 years ago through the unification of several kingdoms under one dynasty.

EASTERN FRONTIER FEDERATION

Republic of progress and pragmatism

Political System:

Federal republic governed by an elected Council of Chancellors. Formally democratic, but effectively controlled by a coalition of industrial corporations and military councils. Society is more egalitarian than in Albion, although corporate power creates its own hierarchy.

CURRENT CONFLICT

Causes of War:

Dispute over the "Neutral Territories" — a resource-rich region between the Empire and the Federation. Behind economic interests lie deep ideological rifts: Monarchy vs Republic, Tradition vs Progress.

Nature of the War:

Open but localized conflict lasting ~7 years. Occurs primarily in the Neutral Territories and border zones. Neither side can achieve decisive superiority: Albion excels in tactics and pilot quality, the Federation dominates in numbers and production capacity. The war has turned into an exhausting war of attrition.

Public Opinion:

In Albion the conflict is presented as "defense of civilization from expansion"

In the Federation it is called "liberation from imperial oppression"

Propaganda is active on both sides, but public fatigue is growing

FORT ARGENT (DEPLOYMENT BASE)

Location:

Major military base of the Crown of Albion in the northern border sector, 200 km from the active combat zone. Strategic hub for control of transport routes and response to enemy incursions.

Structure:

• Command complex — central hub with command post, senior officer offices, and communication tower
• Hangar complex — massive hangars for maintenance and storage of mechs. Here Theo and his unit spend most of their time
• Residential sector — barracks for enlisted personnel and separate rooms for officers. Includes mess hall, medbay, gym, and recreation room

Atmosphere:

Mixture of military discipline and professional camaraderie. Constant readiness for deployment creates tension, but life between missions is relatively routine. The base functions as a small military city — with its own rules, hierarchy, and daily life between battles.

SUMMARY: The world is in a prolonged conflict between imperial tradition (Albion) and republican progress (Federation). Neither side can achieve decisive victory, and the war becomes a bloody routine for pilots like Theo, who fight not for ideology, but to bring their people home alive.