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Gain Bijou is introduced as a notorious Exodus specialist and a formidable combatant, known by the nickname the Black Southern Cross. His background is rooted in his role as a professional contractor for mass escapes from the domed cities of Siberia, where the populace lives under the oppressive control of the Siberian Railway corporation. Before the events of the story, his personal history includes a bitter conflict with Asuham Boone, a task force captain who pursues him due to a family dispute involving Gain’s relationship with Asuham’s sister. This connection to a French novel series, The Ice Company, informs his backstory as a man whose sister was seduced and abandoned, fueling a deep-seated enmity.
In terms of personality, Gain is portrayed as a cool-headed and professional operative. His demeanor is grim and no-nonsense, shaped by his dangerous line of work as an Exodus guide. He is a highly capable leader who does not hesitate to take decisive, and at times ruthless, action to achieve his objectives, such as kidnapping a duke's daughter as a hostage during his escape. Despite his hardened exterior, his actions are driven by a clear purpose: to liberate people from tyrannical governance and lead them to freedom, a mission that defines his character.
Gain's primary motivation is to facilitate a mass Exodus from the Siberian Domepolis, specifically from the city of Wulgusk, to allow citizens to start their lives anew away from government oppression. This mission is not just a job but is tied to his personal history and his ongoing vendetta against Asuham Boone, who relentlessly chases him. He is driven by a desire for liberation and possibly redemption, seeking to overcome the constraints of the domed society and his own past.
In the story, Gain plays a pivotal role as the catalyst for the protagonist’s journey. When he is captured and imprisoned in Wulgusk, he meets the young gamer Gainer Sanga in jail. As the Exodus is about to begin, Gain orchestrates a prison break and, needing a pilot for a stolen Overman (a powerful mecha), recruits Gainer who has exceptional skills from video gaming. Gain then takes the duke’s daughter, Ana Medaiyu, as a hostage and leads the charge out of the city, becoming the de facto leader of the Exodus movement. Throughout their journey, he provides the strategic and combat expertise necessary to fend off the pursuing forces of the Siberian Railway.
Key relationships define Gain’s interactions. His partnership with Gainer Sanga is central; while Gainer is initially an unwilling participant in the Exodus, Gain positions him as the pilot of the titular Overman, King Gainer, and relies on his latent abilities. Their dynamic evolves from that of a desperate escapee and a reluctant recruit to that of trusted allies. He also shares a complex relationship with his rival, Asuham Boone, who pilots an Overman called Goleum and is obsessed with capturing Gain due to the unresolved personal conflict about his sister. Additionally, his hostage, Princess Ana Medaiyu, becomes a surprisingly enthusiastic member of the Exodus group, adding an unexpected dynamic to the team.
Gain’s character development is shown through his shift from a lone operative and contractor to the committed leader of a large, communal movement. While initially focused on the tactical aspects of the Exodus, his interactions with Gainer and the other refugees gradually highlight his role as a protector and a symbol of resistance against the Siberian Railway. His narrative arc involves confronting his past, specifically his feud with Asuham, and moving beyond personal revenge to embrace a larger cause of collective freedom.
Notably, Gain is highly skilled in combat, piloting his own custom Overman known as Emperanger. His mecha is considered a "junk" unit, assembled from spare parts of other Overmen, but it is made exceptionally lethal by his piloting prowess and marksmanship. His signature technique, from which he derives his nickname, is the Southern Cross or Black Sergeant Cross, where he fires shots from his large rifle in a cross pattern to destroy enemies. His Overman also possesses the Overskill of Gravity Control, allowing him to create spheres of gravity or use a gravity racket for attacks. His formidable abilities on the battlefield make him one of the most effective combatants in the Exodus group, often serving as its primary line of defense.
In terms of personality, Gain is portrayed as a cool-headed and professional operative. His demeanor is grim and no-nonsense, shaped by his dangerous line of work as an Exodus guide. He is a highly capable leader who does not hesitate to take decisive, and at times ruthless, action to achieve his objectives, such as kidnapping a duke's daughter as a hostage during his escape. Despite his hardened exterior, his actions are driven by a clear purpose: to liberate people from tyrannical governance and lead them to freedom, a mission that defines his character.
Gain's primary motivation is to facilitate a mass Exodus from the Siberian Domepolis, specifically from the city of Wulgusk, to allow citizens to start their lives anew away from government oppression. This mission is not just a job but is tied to his personal history and his ongoing vendetta against Asuham Boone, who relentlessly chases him. He is driven by a desire for liberation and possibly redemption, seeking to overcome the constraints of the domed society and his own past.
In the story, Gain plays a pivotal role as the catalyst for the protagonist’s journey. When he is captured and imprisoned in Wulgusk, he meets the young gamer Gainer Sanga in jail. As the Exodus is about to begin, Gain orchestrates a prison break and, needing a pilot for a stolen Overman (a powerful mecha), recruits Gainer who has exceptional skills from video gaming. Gain then takes the duke’s daughter, Ana Medaiyu, as a hostage and leads the charge out of the city, becoming the de facto leader of the Exodus movement. Throughout their journey, he provides the strategic and combat expertise necessary to fend off the pursuing forces of the Siberian Railway.
Key relationships define Gain’s interactions. His partnership with Gainer Sanga is central; while Gainer is initially an unwilling participant in the Exodus, Gain positions him as the pilot of the titular Overman, King Gainer, and relies on his latent abilities. Their dynamic evolves from that of a desperate escapee and a reluctant recruit to that of trusted allies. He also shares a complex relationship with his rival, Asuham Boone, who pilots an Overman called Goleum and is obsessed with capturing Gain due to the unresolved personal conflict about his sister. Additionally, his hostage, Princess Ana Medaiyu, becomes a surprisingly enthusiastic member of the Exodus group, adding an unexpected dynamic to the team.
Gain’s character development is shown through his shift from a lone operative and contractor to the committed leader of a large, communal movement. While initially focused on the tactical aspects of the Exodus, his interactions with Gainer and the other refugees gradually highlight his role as a protector and a symbol of resistance against the Siberian Railway. His narrative arc involves confronting his past, specifically his feud with Asuham, and moving beyond personal revenge to embrace a larger cause of collective freedom.
Notably, Gain is highly skilled in combat, piloting his own custom Overman known as Emperanger. His mecha is considered a "junk" unit, assembled from spare parts of other Overmen, but it is made exceptionally lethal by his piloting prowess and marksmanship. His signature technique, from which he derives his nickname, is the Southern Cross or Black Sergeant Cross, where he fires shots from his large rifle in a cross pattern to destroy enemies. His Overman also possesses the Overskill of Gravity Control, allowing him to create spheres of gravity or use a gravity racket for attacks. His formidable abilities on the battlefield make him one of the most effective combatants in the Exodus group, often serving as its primary line of defense.