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Dot Pixis is the highest-ranking officer of the Garrison Regiment, serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the Southern Territories, which includes the strategically critical Trost District. As a bald, older man with a neatly groomed mustache and a uniform adorned with a red sash, he is known throughout the walls for being a born eccentric. His personality is a carefully balanced mix of lighthearted humor, often seen making sardonic remarks or dozing off with a flask of alcohol, and a cold, pragmatic ruthlessness. He famously remarked that he would not mind being eaten by a Titan if it happened to be a stunning beauty, a statement that encapsulates his unique way of confronting existential dread.
As a commander, Pixis is defined by his sharp strategic mind and his ability to inspire troops on the verge of mutiny. He is an expert at gauging situations, knowing when to take massive risks and when to sacrifice his own soldiers for the greater good, a burden he accepts willingly. His primary motivation is the survival of humanity within the walls, a goal he places above ideology, personal glory, or even the truth of the world. Unlike Erwin Smith, who is driven by a desire to uncover the secrets of the Titans, Pixis is a true pragmatist. He is willing to deceive the public, collaborate with enemies, or spill blood if it means ensuring mankind keeps breathing for another day.
Pixis plays a pivotal role in several key events. During the Battle of Trost, he was the first high-ranking official to trust Armin Arlert’s plan, betting humanity's future on Eren Jaeger's untested ability to seal the wall. He calmed a near-mutiny by giving soldiers permission to desert, only to shame them into fighting to protect their families. Later, during the coup against the corrupt royal government, he secretly allied with Erwin Smith. He devised a test to expose the nobles' selfishness, proving they would sacrifice thousands of citizens to protect their own comfort. Once the government failed his test, he acted decisively to overthrow it, helping install Historia Reiss as the new queen.
His key relationships are built on mutual respect and shared burden. He works closely with Commander-in-Chief Darius Zackly and enjoys a deep, strategic camaraderie with Erwin Smith, recognizing the younger commander as an essential tool for humanity's progress, even while noting Erwin's selfish drive. He also shares a unique bond of trust with Armin, valuing the young soldier's intelligence from their first encounter. His notable abilities lie not in combat, but in psychological leadership and political maneuvering. He is a master of logistics, able to maintain order in the rear while the Survey Corps fights on the front lines.
Throughout the story, Pixis develops from a static defender of the walls into a revolutionary figure willing to overthrow the monarchy, and finally into a tragic leader grappling with global politics. In the final arc, he remains a stabilizing force, even after being forced to drink wine laced with Zeke Yeager's spinal fluid. Aware of his inevitable transformation, he calmly leads his men into battle one last time against the invading Marleyan forces. His story ends when Zeke's scream activates the spinal fluid, transforming Pixis into a Pure Titan. He is ultimately put down by Armin, a moment that represents the passing of the torch from the old guard of humanity to the next generation.
As a commander, Pixis is defined by his sharp strategic mind and his ability to inspire troops on the verge of mutiny. He is an expert at gauging situations, knowing when to take massive risks and when to sacrifice his own soldiers for the greater good, a burden he accepts willingly. His primary motivation is the survival of humanity within the walls, a goal he places above ideology, personal glory, or even the truth of the world. Unlike Erwin Smith, who is driven by a desire to uncover the secrets of the Titans, Pixis is a true pragmatist. He is willing to deceive the public, collaborate with enemies, or spill blood if it means ensuring mankind keeps breathing for another day.
Pixis plays a pivotal role in several key events. During the Battle of Trost, he was the first high-ranking official to trust Armin Arlert’s plan, betting humanity's future on Eren Jaeger's untested ability to seal the wall. He calmed a near-mutiny by giving soldiers permission to desert, only to shame them into fighting to protect their families. Later, during the coup against the corrupt royal government, he secretly allied with Erwin Smith. He devised a test to expose the nobles' selfishness, proving they would sacrifice thousands of citizens to protect their own comfort. Once the government failed his test, he acted decisively to overthrow it, helping install Historia Reiss as the new queen.
His key relationships are built on mutual respect and shared burden. He works closely with Commander-in-Chief Darius Zackly and enjoys a deep, strategic camaraderie with Erwin Smith, recognizing the younger commander as an essential tool for humanity's progress, even while noting Erwin's selfish drive. He also shares a unique bond of trust with Armin, valuing the young soldier's intelligence from their first encounter. His notable abilities lie not in combat, but in psychological leadership and political maneuvering. He is a master of logistics, able to maintain order in the rear while the Survey Corps fights on the front lines.
Throughout the story, Pixis develops from a static defender of the walls into a revolutionary figure willing to overthrow the monarchy, and finally into a tragic leader grappling with global politics. In the final arc, he remains a stabilizing force, even after being forced to drink wine laced with Zeke Yeager's spinal fluid. Aware of his inevitable transformation, he calmly leads his men into battle one last time against the invading Marleyan forces. His story ends when Zeke's scream activates the spinal fluid, transforming Pixis into a Pure Titan. He is ultimately put down by Armin, a moment that represents the passing of the torch from the old guard of humanity to the next generation.