TV-Series
Description
Berger Stone serves as the head of the Brisingr Cluster branch of the Epsilon Foundation, a powerful conglomerate involved in everything from consumer electronics to military hardware. He is a tall figure who often appears in distinctive attire, and his calm, calculating demeanor is frequently accentuated by a pipe he carries, which itself functions as a multi-functional remote control for summoning display terminals.
Stone defines himself strictly as an independent merchant, owing allegiance to no nation or ideology. His primary motivation is business, and he offers his services to any faction willing to pay the right price. This includes supplying advanced weaponry like the Sv-262 Draken III variable fighter to the Kingdom of Windermere, as well as conducting clandestine research on ancient Protoculture ruins. Despite his cold, profit-driven nature, he is not completely without principle; he is willing to sever ties with clients if their actions threaten the Epsilon Foundation's broader interests and ultimately aids the protagonists of the private military company Chaos when it becomes strategically advantageous.
Beyond his commercial pursuits, Berger Stone is a scholar deeply fascinated by the nature of song and its historical use as a weapon. He is a primary source of exposition within the story, often sharing his speculative theories on pivotal plot points. He provides crucial insights, such as the theory that the bacteria responsible for the Vár Syndrome originated from the Vajra, and the speculation that the mysterious singer Mikumo Guynemer is an artificial being created by the enigmatic Lady M to harness song energy. His knowledge appears to draw from a vast network of information and personal research into past conflicts involving colonization fleets.
In the narrative, Stone initially maintains a close working relationship with the Kingdom of Windermere and its chancellor, Roid Brehm, helping to activate the ancient warship Sigur Valens. However, as Windermere's radical policies threaten to destabilize the region and harm his business prospects elsewhere, he pragmatically shifts his position. He betrays his former clients by providing critical intelligence to Chaos and even assists several of their members in a rescue mission, operating under the assumption that a victory for the New Unified Forces would be more profitable for the Epsilon Foundation. This shift demonstrates his development from a simple arms dealer to a pivotal player manipulating both sides of the conflict to preserve his own interests and influence.
While not a frontline fighter, Berger Stone possesses notable abilities centered on his intellect, information network, and analytical skills. He is a shrewd strategist and negotiator, using the resources of the Epsilon Foundation to gather intelligence and influence the flow of the war. His true talent lies in connecting disparate pieces of history and technology to form accurate theories about the underlying forces driving the conflict, making him a valuable, if untrustworthy, asset to anyone seeking to understand the secrets of the Protoculture and the power of song.
Stone defines himself strictly as an independent merchant, owing allegiance to no nation or ideology. His primary motivation is business, and he offers his services to any faction willing to pay the right price. This includes supplying advanced weaponry like the Sv-262 Draken III variable fighter to the Kingdom of Windermere, as well as conducting clandestine research on ancient Protoculture ruins. Despite his cold, profit-driven nature, he is not completely without principle; he is willing to sever ties with clients if their actions threaten the Epsilon Foundation's broader interests and ultimately aids the protagonists of the private military company Chaos when it becomes strategically advantageous.
Beyond his commercial pursuits, Berger Stone is a scholar deeply fascinated by the nature of song and its historical use as a weapon. He is a primary source of exposition within the story, often sharing his speculative theories on pivotal plot points. He provides crucial insights, such as the theory that the bacteria responsible for the Vár Syndrome originated from the Vajra, and the speculation that the mysterious singer Mikumo Guynemer is an artificial being created by the enigmatic Lady M to harness song energy. His knowledge appears to draw from a vast network of information and personal research into past conflicts involving colonization fleets.
In the narrative, Stone initially maintains a close working relationship with the Kingdom of Windermere and its chancellor, Roid Brehm, helping to activate the ancient warship Sigur Valens. However, as Windermere's radical policies threaten to destabilize the region and harm his business prospects elsewhere, he pragmatically shifts his position. He betrays his former clients by providing critical intelligence to Chaos and even assists several of their members in a rescue mission, operating under the assumption that a victory for the New Unified Forces would be more profitable for the Epsilon Foundation. This shift demonstrates his development from a simple arms dealer to a pivotal player manipulating both sides of the conflict to preserve his own interests and influence.
While not a frontline fighter, Berger Stone possesses notable abilities centered on his intellect, information network, and analytical skills. He is a shrewd strategist and negotiator, using the resources of the Epsilon Foundation to gather intelligence and influence the flow of the war. His true talent lies in connecting disparate pieces of history and technology to form accurate theories about the underlying forces driving the conflict, making him a valuable, if untrustworthy, asset to anyone seeking to understand the secrets of the Protoculture and the power of song.