As requested, a marvelously useless reference list of named characters – contains unmarked spoilers
Ackley, Daniel (d. 3/17/2016)
2L American male
Private, North American Pacification Force
A collaborator soldier, friend of Alan Rigby. Killed by Karan during the invasion of Hong Kong.
Aida Kensuke
3L Japanese male
Military buff; friend of Ikari Shinji
Witnessed the first Arume landing in third layer Japan. Has been keeping a low profile since the Arume arrived, for reasons known only to himself.
Aimo (d. 4/12/2016)
2L Finnish male
Sniper, Free European Finland Corps
A member of Mari's team of scout snipers. Killed by an Arume gunship in Rovaniemi.
Alcazar y Bazarov, Juan Maria
3L San Theodoran male
Banana republic president
A deposed dictator, facing trial for corruption when the Second Layer War began.
Anastasiya
3L Belarusian female
Helicopter pilot, Eto Delo Group
Pilot of a tank hunter taking part in the Shanghai counterattack.
Astra
1L gosta
Automatic rifleman's assistant, Eto Delo Group
Smallest of the gosta, paired with Johnson. Currently in a relationship with Keiko.
Averkin (d. 3/17/2016)
3L Russian male
Section leader, Eto Delo Group
Was killed early in the invasion of Hong Kong. His squad of volunteers deserted and murdered three Arume prisoners.
Azanael (b. 1/2/1966, d. 2071)
1L Arume
Flight Chief, Arume Naval Air Service (ACS Novaal 1992-1999); Sino-Arumic Liaison (2016- )
Served aboard the flagship of the pre-invasion reconnaissance fleet in the second layer. Was manipulated by Shivariel into attacking Ekaril. Found work as a civilian pilot after the invasion, but was recalled to service when the Arume entered the third layer. Lives with Kawashima Akane and the Kouzuki family. Has psychological problems stemming from guilt over her past actions.
Bai Jingli (d. 2004)
3L Chinese male
Sergeant, People's Liberation Army Ground Force
Kang Li's last surviving superior during the siege of Angkor Wat. Rescued after the siege, but was subsequently wounded by a mine and committed suicide.
Benacirael (d. 3/17/2016)
1L Arume
Group Commander, Arume Navy (ACS Defiant Fragaria 2014-2016)
Officer assigned to lead the invasion of Hong Kong, displacing Renaril. Harsh and openly contemptuous of her predecessor. Drowned in the sinking of Defiant Fragaria.
Benelli
1L gosta
Rifleman, Eto Delo Group
Member of the second squad.
Blokhin
3L Russian male
Member of Russian Ministry of Defense
One of Eto Delo's contacts in the Russian government.
Borchardt
1L gosta
Automatic rifleman's assistant, Eto Delo Group
Krag's loader and spotter.
Cao (d. 2004)
3L Chinese male
Private, People's Liberation Army Ground Force
A member of Kang Li's company during the siege of Angkor. Was KIA sometime before the Chinese forces pulled out of Cambodia.
Carcano
1L gosta
Rifleman, Eto Delo Group
Member of the first squad.
Chloe
3L English female
Informant, Eto Delo Group
A London-based agent, monitoring the buying and selling trends of European armies.
Daebaril
1L Arume
Senior Counselor, Arume High Council; mother of Renaril
An aloof, demanding parent. Holds high expectations of her daughter, but does little to nourish Renaril's potential. Unexpectedly gave her blessing to Renaril's courting of Kang Li.
Darwin, Errol
3L Australian male
Electrician, Royal Australian Navy (1999-2008); explosive ordnance specialist, Eto Delo Group
A crazy straight Australian, twin brother of Phil. A Red Dwarf fan, to judge by his forehead tattoo. Originally specialized in electronics, later branching out into explosives. Builds railguns as a hobby.
Darwin, Phillip
3L Australian male
Marksman, Australian Army (1 RAR 1999-2009); sniper, Eto Delo Group
A crazy gay Australian, twin brother of Errol. A talented shooter with combat experience in Indonesia, Madagascar and Liberia. Holds that Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up is the best song ever written.
Darwin, Phillip
2L Australian male
Marksman, Australian Army (1999-2001); sniper, Free European Foreign Volunteers (2005- )
The second layer's Phil Darwin started out much like his third layer counterpart, but the loss of his family to Arume attacks and sixteen years of endless war have left him cold inside. He maintains the cheerfully mad facade for the sake of his comrades. Officially he and Michael MacFarlane are the only survivors of the Arume gunship attack in Rovaniemi.
Dwyer, Joseph Luther
3L American male
Murderer
Leader of a group of youths who beat a gay man to death shortly after the beginning of the war.
Edamamel ("Eda")
1L Arume
Technician, Arume Navy (ACS Narwhal); member of commando unit
A survivor of first contact between the Arume and the third layer. A lecher according to her comrades, a rapist according to Keiko.
Ekaril ("Senkouji Hagino")
1L Arume
Commander, Arume Navy (ACS Blue 1991-1999?)
An officer of the Fifth Fleet, Ekaril lost all but one member of her crew when her ship was sabotaged in the Kamiokijima incident. While undertaking a long-duration reconnaissance mission, she met and began a romantic relationship with the only Terran survivor, Wakatake Mari. Turned against her comrades and sacrificed herself in an attempt to slow the invasion. Rumors that she faked her death and secretly escaped persist.
Elaqebil
1L Arume
Superintendent, Bureau of Forime Affairs; mentor of Renaril; friend of Azanael
A chubby former academy instructor with a love of Terran popular culture, particularly movies. Helped Azanael find employment after the invasion.
Erkki (d. 4/12/2016)
2L Finnish male
Sniper, Free European Finland Corps
A member of Mari's team of scout snipers. Killed by an Arume gunship in Rovaniemi.
Eripol
1L Arume
Operator, Sino-Arumic Liaison (2016- )
One of Renaril's loyal aides. A skilled computer hacker.
Feng
3L Chinese male
Medic, People's Liberation Army Ground Force
The only member of Kang Li's company apart from herself to survive the Cambodian campaign. Moved abroad after leaving the PLA, taking the secret of Liang Yongwei's death with him.
Ferenil
1L Arume
AV-98 pilot, Arume Navy (Second Fleet Land Operations Battalion)
A hovercraft operator, captured during the battle at Lion Rock Tunnel. Severely injured during the enforcement of Rule 303 and sent back to the first layer to recuperate.
Finlay, Ernest Harley
3L Canadian male
Political analyst
A leading expert on Marxist theory and communist ideologies.
Fukamachi
2L Japanese male
Kaiou Headmaster; father of Kawashima Akane
The easygoing headmaster of Kaiou Academy, where Mari met Ekaril in 1999. Was tortured by Arume security forces after Mari fled Japan. The mistreatment exacerbated his prior health problems and left him virtually bedridden.
Funatsumaru Hiroko
2L Japanese female
Owner of seafood company; Kaiou alumnus
Chief of the dormitory shared by Mari and Ekaril. Inherited her family's business after the invasion.
Funatsumaru Nia
2L Japanese female
Niece of Funatsumaru Hiroko
Born just before the invasion. Employed by Kawashima Akane's restaurant.
Funatsumaru Noriko
2L Japanese female
Niece of Funatsumaru Hiroko
A toddler at the time of the invasion. Employed by Kawashima Akane's restaurant.
Gilham, Steven
3L English male
MP, Sensible Party
A leading figure of the opposition, standing against the increasingly totalitarian ruling party.
Guo Hao
3L Chinese male
Private, People's Liberation Army Ground Force (2014-2016); Shanxi Defense Force (2016- )
Was present during the Aru-Japanese Alliance's invasion of Shanxi in 2017. His autobiography became a bestseller after the war.
Hakim
3L Jordanian male
Hitman
An eccentric assassin with a strict taste in weapons. Emplyed by Eto Delo for difficult jobs.
Harrington (b. 2010, d. 2058)
1L gosta
Marksman, Eto Delo Group; partner of Richardson
The first squad's sharpshooter. A touch-telepath, able to receive sensory information from other Arume and gosta. Works exclusively with Richardson.
Harrington, Valentina
3L gosta-Russian female
Granddaughter of Harrington and Richardson
Met Yanami Shouta in 2079 while searching for information about her ancestors.
Hayabusa Otori
3L Japanese male
Manga author
Featured the Spug hovercraft in one of his most popular works.
al-Hejazi, Abu Muhammad Omar al-Rashid bin Salaad bin Ibrahim
3L Saudi Arabian male
Arms dealer; shipping magnate
A crooked tycoon. Arch-rival of Roland Schuhart, whom he has repeatedly tried to assassinate.
Holland, Malcolm (d. 3/17/2016)
2L American male
Private, North American Pacification Force
A collaborator soldier, friend of Alan Rigby. Killed by Karan during the invasion of Hong Kong.
Holland, Michael (d. 3/17/2016)
2L American male
Private, North American Pacification Force
A collaborator soldier, friend of Alan Rigby. Killed by Karan during the invasion of Hong Kong.
Huang, Gerald
3L Chinese male
Forensic ballistics technician, Hong Kong Police
Determined that one of the assailants in the Zhui killings used a Thompson submachine gun.
Hunley, Logan
3L American male
Televangelist; US Senator from Alabama
A firebrand orator, inciting the American population to reject all contact with the Arume. Aspires to a higher platform than the Senate floor.
Hyman, Harold
3L American male
US Marine Corps (1967-1997); MACV-SOG (1970-1972); cofounder, Darkstar Global Security Enterprises LLC (2003- )
An aging mercenary, hired by Benacirael to advise her invasion of Hong Kong. Had a previous run-in with the leaders of Eto Delo. Deported to the United States after Benacirael's death.
Hyuga Makoto
3L Japanese male
Lieutenant, UN Special Agency 'Nerv'
Watchdog teamster, confidant of Katsuragi Misato.
Ibuki Atago
3L Japanese male
Corporate heir
A bloodthirsty sadist with unbridled ambitions. Soon to be installed as shogun of Japan.
Ibuki Chokai
3L Japanese male
Corporate heir; neo-Nazi
A wannabe fascist, no less ambitious than his brother.
Ibuki Maya
3L Japanese female
Lieutenant, UN Special Agency 'Nerv'
A good apple in a family full of rotten ones.
Ibuki Takao
3L Japanese female
Physical education instructor
Brash and outspoken, unlike her older sister. Recently returned to Japan after studying in the US.
Ikari Gendou
3L Japanese male
Commander, UN Special Agency 'Nerv'; father of Ikari Shinji
A brooding schemer who has abandoned his masters at Seele. Liked by few and trusted by fewer, despite his attempts to patch things up with his family and subordinates.
Ikari Shinji
3L Japanese male
Former Evangelion pilot; photographer
A boy going nowhere fast, or so he thinks.
Isanil ("Isabel", "Majestic-6")
1L Arume
Commander, Arume Navy (ACS Narwhal); leader of commando unit
A survivor of first contact between the first and third layers. Captain of an 'unremarkable' artillery frigate and leader of MJ-12's strike team.
Isobael (d. 3/17/2016)
1L Arume
Captain, Arume Navy (Second Fleet Land Operations Battalion)
Captured during the battle at Lion Rock, later killed by Roland Schuhart when Rule 303 was declared.
Jiang Dongming
3L Chinese male
General, People's Liberation Army (until 2016); leader of Shanxi Provisional Administration (2016- )
Took control of Shanxi Province following the collapse of the central government, adopting a policy of neutrality towards other warlords. Maintains cordial relations with his former student, Kang Li, despite tensions between Shanxi and the Sino-Arumic Liaison.
Jiang Xue (b. 1999, d. 2018)
3L Chinese female
Member of Shanxi provisional gov't; daughter of Jiang Dongming
Memorialized by a statue in a postwar cemetery.
Johnson
1L gosta
Automatic rifleman, Eto Delo Group
A Bren gunner in the second squad.
Kaji Ryouji ("Majestic-9")
3L Japanese male
Informant, UN Special Agency 'Nerv'
A scruffy spy with many connections. Leaked a document about the Evangelion project to the Arume.
Kang Li (b. 5/1/1987)
3L Chinese female
Colonel, People's Liberation Army Ground Force (served 2003-2016); military commander of Sino-Arumic Liaison (2016- )
A gifted but unpopular officer who would probably have spent the rest of her career in obscurity, had Renaril not chosen her to be her closest adviser. The professional relationship has quickly become personal despite Kang's efforts. Architect of the 'New Communism' reform movement, born of her disgust at the weakness and hypocrisy of the old system.
Karan
3L Indian male
Sniper, Eto Delo Group
A friend of Schuhart, Daemon and Nereus before the founding of Eto Delo. An expert shot.
Kataphel ("Kate")
1L Arume
Engineer, Arume Navy (ACS Narwhal); member of commando unit
A survivor of first contact in the third layer. Serves as the heavy weapon specialist for the MJ-12 strike team.
Katsuragi Misato
3L Japanese female
Colonel, UN Special Agency 'Nerv'
In de facto command of Nerv's daily operation after Third Impact. Leads the organization's makeover as an anti-Eva watchdog.
Kawashima Akane (b. 5/27/1981)
2L Japanese female
Restauranteur; Kaiou alumnus
School friend of Mari and Michiko. A rough-and-tumble chef, owner of a restaurant in second layer Kobe. Shares her bed with Azanael, but seems uninterested in pursuing a relationship.
Keldanil
1L Arume
Master Commander, Dutch-Danish United Front; friend of Mariel
A reformist leader, ousted from her last posting for lenience towards her subjects. Starting anew in the third layer.
Khan
3L Pakistani male
Infantry commander, Sholay Defence Company
A mercenary field officer with a background in mountain combat.
Klapp, Karl Erich (b. 1902, d. 1965)
3L German male
Germany Army (1926-1945); West German Army (1955-1961)
Commander of a unit which abandoned a large amount of equipment in a Baltic swamp while retreating from the Red Army in 1944. The equipment was recovered in the late 2000s and passed into the hands of Eto Delo.
Korth
1L gosta
Rifleman, Eto Delo Group
A member of the first squad, under Richardson.
Kouzuki Michiko
2L Japanese female
Writer; peace activist; Kaiou alumnus
A schoolmate of Mari, Akane and Ekaril. Wrote and directed the play Maiden of Orleans, inspired by the relationship between Mari and Ekaril. After the invasion, she settled in Kobe together with Akane, Azanael and Tsubael.
Kouzuki Yuko (b. 2010)
2L Arume-Japanese female
Daughter of Tsubael and Kouzuki Michiko
Born from an alcohol-inspired coupling, her conception secured the bond between her parents. A curious and imaginative child, like her mother.
Kovalchuka, Keiko Gordonovna
3L American female(?)
Operations Director, Eto Delo Group
A mysterious person. Claims to be the daughter of a dead soldier of fortune, and Roland Schuhart's cousin. Predatory towards other woman, particularly Kang Li.
Krag
1L gosta
Automatic rifleman, Eto Delo Group
Second squad's other Bren gunner. The most physically developed of the gosta.
Krieghoff
1L gosta
Rifleman, Eto Delo Group
A first squad member with a preference for large-caliber carbines.
Laforey, Camilla
3L English female
Daughter of Nigel Laforey; love interest of Sauer; under protection of Eto Delo Group
Came to Hong Kong to join the resistance against the Arume. Badly burned by a flamethrower during the attempted invasion, forcing the amputation of her left arm.
Laforey, Nigel Ingram
3L English male
Deposed Seele executive
Sat on the Human Instrumentality Committee before turning against his colleagues. In hiding since Third Impact.
Lai
3L Chinese male
Informant, Hong Kong Police
Infiltrated the Zhui gang's Californian operation.
Lebedev, Seva Nikolayevich ("Freebooter")
3L Russian male
Squad leader, Eto Delo Group
Took over command of security teams after Anton Zozulya was wounded.
Lebel
1L gosta
Rifleman, Eto Delo Group
Second squad member.
Lee, Metford (d. 3/17/2016)
3L Chinese male
Restauranteur
Survived the bombing of Hong Kong and was accidentally instrumental in reuniting Kang Li and Roland Schuhart. Killed by Benacirael's troops in Yuen Long.
Liang Yongwei (d. 2/28/2004)
3L Chinese male
Private, People's Liberation Army Ground Force
Kang Li's closest friend in the first months of the Cambodian campaign. During the siege of Angkor, he suffered a nervous breakdown and raped her, then killed himself with grenades.
Lin Qinsong
3L Chinese male
General, People's Liberation Army (until 2016)
A would-be warlord who tried to destroy the Sino-Arumic Liaison with a preemptive attack. Defeated and imprisoned.
MacFarlane, Michael
2L Canadian male
Sniper, Free European Foreign Volunteers
Fought in the Free European Forces' retreat from Scotland and on the front lines in Norway before transferring to Finland. Left paralyzed from the waist down by the gunship attack in Rovaniemi.
"Majestic-1"
Leader of anti-imperialist faction?
A man with a pipe. No other details.
"Majestic-7"
Member of anti-imperialist faction
MJ-12's agent inside Eto Delo. Leaked a document about the Arume to third layer governments.
"Majestic-11"
1L Arume
Member of anti-imperialist faction
An MJ-12 agent inside the Arume bureaucracy.
"Majestic-12"
1L Arume
Member of anti-imperialist faction
An MJ-12 agent inside the Arume bureaucracy.
Majewski, Andrzej ("Nereus")
3L Polish male
Armorer, Polish Land Forces (retired 2002); Technical Director, Eto Delo Group
Settled in Asia after an acrimonious divorce. Worked with Daemon and Schuhart before the establishment of Eto Delo.
Maksim
3L Russian male
Helicopter pilot, Eto Delo Group
Copilot of the tank hunter in the Shanghai counterattack.
Mannlicher
1L gosta
Rifleman, Eto Delo Group
A fighter in the second squad.
Mao (d. 2004)
3L Chinese male
Private, People's Liberation Army Ground Force
Constructed booby traps during the siege of Angkor. Killed just days before the evacuation.
Meng (d. 2004)
3L Chinese male
Major, People's Liberation Army Ground Force
Came to an especially gristly end during the siege of Angkor.
Mariel ("Ma-chan")
1L Arume
Master Commander, occupation of 2L Japan (2009-2011); Aru-Kazakh Administration (2016- )
A small, energetic Arume. Oversaw a brief relaxation of control in second layer Japan before being ousted by more conservative leaders.
Misato ("Majestic-3")
1L Arume(?)
Member of anti-imperialist faction
A companion of Yui. No other details.
al-Misri, Hakim ibn Khaled
3L Egyptian-American male
Historian
Interviewed veterans of the war in the late 2030s.
Nebaril ("Nell")
1L Arume
Navigator, Arume Navy (ACS Narwhal); member of commando unit
Short-tempered and sharp-tongued. Survived first contact in the third layer. Sharpshooter of MJ-12's strike team.
Negadael
1L Arume
Operator, Sino-Arumic Liaison (2016- )
The other of Renaril's loyal aides.
Nesterov
3L Russian male
Member of Russian Ministry of Defense
An Eto Delo contact inside the Kremlin.
Onomil (d. 1994)
1L Arume
Navigator, Arume Navy (ACS Blue 1991-1994); partner of Azanael
One of hundreds of victims of Shivariel's sabotage during the second layer reconnaissance operation. Killed while trying to prevent an explosive breakdown of Blue's powerplant.
Philippe
3L French male
Member of European NGO
Representative of a group which contracted Eto Delo for logistical support in southern Africa.
Ponsonby, Arbuthnot
3L Scottish male
Chemist, Eto Delo Group
A scientist and former Seele employee. Later wrote a series of popular histories about Seele and the Second Layer War.
Ramazonov
3L Russian male
Captain, Russian Navy
Commanded the Russian observers in Macau during Benacirael's invasion of Hong Kong.
Razael (b. 1975)
1L Arume
Bioengineer
Conducted experiments on Terran subjects circa 2009. Disciplined for misconduct by Mariel and transferred to an academic position.
Renaril (b. 1990)
1L Arume
Group Commander, Sino-Arumic Liaison
A fragile young woman, beset by enemies on all sides. Pursuing a relationship with Kang Li.
Richardson (b. 2010, d. 2058)
1L gosta
Spotter, Eto Delo Group; partner of Harrington
Exclusive partner of Harrington. A de facto leader among the gosta.
Rigaud, Paul
3L American male
Hate crime victim
Murdered by a gang of homophobic youths during a rash of violence provoked by the arrival of the Arume.
Rigby, Alan
2L American male
Lieutenant, North American Pacification Force (2014-2019); Hydra Protection Services LLC (2019-2035)
Survived the invasion of Hong Kong. Later joined one of Eto Delo's subsidiary PMCs. Was interviewed by Hakim al-Misri after his retirement.
Rodney, Brian ("Daemon")
3L Afro-English male
Former journalist; Intelligence Director, Eto Delo Group
Cofounded Eto Delo together with Schuhart and Nereus. A slightly acerbic cosmopolitan who speaks five languages.
Rubin
1L gosta
Rifleman, Eto Delo Group
A member of first squad. More talkative than her sisters.
Ruslan
3L Ukrainian male
Heavy weapon specialist, Eto Delo Group
Destroyed sixteen enemy vehicles with a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle during the invasion of Hong Kong.
Sauer
1L gosta
Machine gunner, Eto Delo Group
A leader among the gosta, together with Richardson. Combines a natural tomboyishness with a talent for crossdressing in her attempts to win the affection of Camilla Laforey.
Schuhart, Roland ("Edsel Higgins")
3L American male
Arms dealer; director of Eto Delo Group
A scarred cynic with a few soft spots hidden under his abrasive persona. Values his employees more than his profits. An old friend of Kang Li, Nereus and Daemon. A grudging agent of MJ-12.
Semyon (d. 3/17/2016)
3L Russian male
Driver, Eto Delo Group
Killed by an Arume airborne nanomachine weapon at Lion Rock Tunnel.
Shen (d. 2004)
3L Chinese male
Corporal, People's Liberation Army Ground Force
Bai's second in command during the siege of Angkor. Died on the last day of the siege.
Shinano Haruna (b. 3/21/1978)
3L Japanese female
Colonel, Japan Strategic Self Defense Force (joined JGSDF 2001, transferred to JSSDF 2003)
A cold, intimidating officer. One of the leaders of the SSDF's attack on Nerv headquarters in 2015. Now cooperating with Nerv to prevent Evangelion proliferation.
Shinano Itsuki ("Wakamiya Kamikaze")
3L Japanese male
Mute kendoist; estranged son of Shinano Haruna
Shunted off to relatives by his mother at an early age. Neglected and eventually abandoned, was taken in by Wakamiya Hideo. Aphasic due to a head injury. Indifferent to his mother's attempts to reconcile.
Shivariel (d. 1999)
1L Arume
Master Commander, Arume Navy (ACS Novaal 1990-1999)
Leaders of the Arume Fifth Fleet's extended reconnaissance mission in the second layer. Sabotaged one of her own ships in a secret test of an experimental weapon, causing the Kamiokijima incident.
Singh
3L Indian male
Tank commander, Sholay Defence Company
A former tanker with the Indian Army, fought in Kashmir and Uzbekistan.
Smith, Gordon
2L American male
Arms designer
Creator of the XM18 rifle used by Arume collaborators.
Soryu, Asuka Langley
3L German-Japanese-American female
Former Evangelion pilot; actress
Returned to Germany shortly after Third Impact. Maintains sporadic contact with Shinji.
Spiegel (d. 3/17/2016)
1L Arume
Commander, Arume Navy (Second Fleet Land Operations Battalion)
The most senior officer on the ground in Hong Kong when Benacirael died. Backed an attempt to seize the lost gosta from Eto Delo. Killed by Roland Schuhart when Rule 303 went into effect.
Streeton, John ("Dingo Breath")
3L Australian male
Colonel, Australian Army (commander of 1 RAR 2006-2009)
Phil Darwin's commander in Liberia. Worked alongside PLA troops under then-Major Kang Li.
Sugawara Yuko
2L Japanese female
Schoolteacher; intelligence agent
Monitored Wakatake Mari under the guise of a teacher at Kaiou Academy. Helped Mari escape from Japan after the invasion. Whereabouts unknown.
Sugiyama Kenzou
2L Japanese male(?)
Friend of Yanami Shouta; victim of Arume experimentation
Razael 'converted' him into a female by uploading his mind into an Arume body. The original body was destroyed and Kenzou's personality ultimately merged with the Arume's. Living under the protection of Mariel and Yoshimura.
Suzuhara Touji
3L Japanese male
Former Evangelion pilot; friend of Ikari Shinji
Quit Nerv to pursue an athletic vocation.
Sven (d. 4/11/2016)
2L Swedish male
Submachine gunner, Free European Sweden Corps
Friend of the second layer Phil Darwin. Previous owner of the allegedly jinxed submachine gun which Mari gave to Michael MacFarlane.
Tachibana Abe
3L Japanese male
Lieutenant, Japan Strategic Self Defense Force
Took part in the SSDF's attack on Nerv as a sergeant. Shinano Haruna's confidant.
Tang (d. 2004)
3L Chinese male
Private, People's Liberation Army Ground Force
Took part in the siege of Angkor.
Tsubael
1L Arume
Navigator, Arume Navy (ACS Blue 1991-1999); software engineer
The only Arume survivor of Shivariel's sabotage other than Ekaril, whom she idolized. Single-handedly kept Blue operational during her commander's long absences. Settled down with Kouzuki Michiko after the invasion.
Upadhyay, Patrick
3L Irish-Indian male
Historian
Editor of a compilation of wartime news articles.
Vickers
1L gosta
Rifleman, Eto Delo Group
A member of the second squad.
Vinogradov, Arkady Dazdrapertrakovich
3L Russian male
Captain, Russian Navy (retired 2004); captain of TK-202, Eto Delo Group
Commands an aging missile sub used by Eto Delo to ferry cargo. Oversaw the sinking of the Arume carrier Defiant Fragaria using a nuclear depth charge.
Vitaly
3L Russian male
Traveling agent, Eto Delo Group
Schuhart's sometime bodyguard when away from Hong Kong. Prefers brute strength over firearms.
Vyacheslav (d. 3/17/2016)
3L Russian male
Motor pool mechanic, Eto Delo Group
Helped Nereus repair Eto Delo's SdKfz 251 half-track. Died at Lion Rock Tunnel.
Wakamiya Hideo
3L Japanese male
Priest
Lived in the ruins of old Tokyo after Second Impact. Joined the refugees from the Limited-Intervention Zone when they relocated to Tokyo-3. A surrogate father to Shinano Itsuki.
Wakatake Mari ("Marjatta Tikkanen", "Sawakaze Mariko")
2L Japanese female
Kaiou alumnus; lover of Ekaril; sniper, Free European Foreign Volunteers (2007-2016); sniper, Eto Delo Group (2016- )
The only Terran survivor of the incident which wiped out the residents of Kamiokijima in 1994. Developed telepathic abilities, for which she was targeted by Shivariel. Met and fell in love with Ekaril at Kaiou Academy. Was smuggled out of Japan to escape the Arume. Settled in Finland and joined the Free European Forces there. Taken to the third layer by Yui after the Arume attempted to kill her in Rovaniemi.
Webley
1L gosta
Rifleman, Eto Delo Group
A member of first squad. Proposed to Keiko, but was turned down.
Weisheng Ying
3L Chinese female
Communist Party of China's Provincial Committee Secretary for Hainan (2013-2016); Governor of Hainan for Sino-Arumic Liaison (2016- )
Assumed responsibility for the island of Hainan following the collapse of the central government, giving her de facto control of much of the Chinese navy. Joined the Sino-Arumic Liaison despite her personal mistrust of Kang Li.
Yanami Shouta
2L Japanese male
Journalist
Formerly an apathetic youth who narrowly escaped one of Razael's experiments. As a reporter, he became one of the first second layer civilians allowed to visit the third layer.
Yelena (d. 4/12/2016)
2L Russian female
Sniper, Free European Russia Corps
A sharpshooter with a fondness for incendiary ammunition. Killed by the Arume gunship in Rovaniemi.
Yoshimura Seiichi
2L Japanese male
Leader of anti-Arume resistance until 2009
A perverted smartass, secretly in league with Mariel during the latter part of his career. Disbanding the Japanese resistance earned him a position in the occupation government's middle management.
Yui ("Majestic-2")
1L Arume(?)
Member of anti-imperialist faction
Brought Mari to the third layer. Identity and true motives unknown.
Yuukanael ("Yvonne")
1L Arume
Navigator, Arume Navy (ACS Narwhal); member of commando unit
A quiet and thoughtful Arume. A survivor of first contact with the third layer.
Zeldenthuis, Willem
3L Dutch male
Prime Minister of the Netherlands
A frequently traveling politician. Was in the Tokyo-2 convention center when the North Koreans attacked.
Zheng Mei
3L Chinese female
Daughter of Zheng Wu; former love interest of Kang Li
A bubbly young woman, target of several kidnapping attempts. Formerly protected by Kang Li. Married a Chinese man of no distinction.
Zheng Wu
3L Chinese male
Chinese ambassador to Japan
Pompous and ostentatious. Nicknamed 'Zheng Tzu' by the western press. Reluctantly retained by the Sino-Arumic Liaison.
Zhenyuan, Harold
3L Chinese male
Chief Inspector, Hong Kong Police
A man nearing the end of his tether. In a Shenzhen hospital since the bombing of Hong Kong.
Zhu
3L Chinese female
Interpreter, Chinese diplomatic service
Translated for Renaril and Zheng Wu during their first meeting.
Zhui, Huey (d. 3/5/2016)
3L Chinese male
Gangster
Ran a crime ring in California. Killed when he came back to Hong Kong to recover his slain brother's assets.
Zhui, Samuel (d. 1/1/2016)
3L Chinese male
Gangster
Operated a smuggling network in Hong Kong, transporting drugs into China and weapons out. Assassinated along with most of his gang.
Zozulya, Anton Sergeyevich ("Woodpecker")
3L Russian male
Major, Russian Airborne Troops (discharged 2007); commander of Hong Kong security teams, Eto Delo Group
Veteran paratrooper and top underling of Roland Schuhart. Lost three fingers and a foot while leading troops in the defense of Hong Kong against Benacirael, forcing him to take an extended leave of absence.