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Garukie is the reigning emperor of the Wulgaru, the alien empire that serves as the primary antagonist force in the series. He is a male character defined by a cold and calculating nature, operating as a ruthless pragmatist rather than an emotional conqueror. His background is marked by a violent and calculated ascent to power; he organized a rebellion to overthrow the previous regime, personally orchestrating the assassination of his father, the former emperor, to claim the throne for himself. Following this act, he solidified his absolute authority by deposing and imprisoning his own mother, the former empress consort.

As the sovereign, Garukie’s primary motivation is the expansion and dominance of the Wulgaru. He claims to act upon a divine mandate, having received a supposed revelation that compels him to command the invasion and subjugation of Earth. This cold, religious justification for conquest aligns with his unyielding and authoritarian leadership style. In the narrative, he functions as the supreme commander and highest authority of the Wulgaru forces, representing the ultimate source of the existential threat facing humanity. His orders set the stage for the conflict, commanding his generals to prepare assaults on Earth’s defense lines.

Regarding key relationships, Garukie is the half-brother of Jiart, another central antagonist. While Garukie holds the official title and authority of emperor, his rule is noted for a degree of internal political fragility. His younger brother, Jiart, is often implied to hold significant personal ambition and independent power, with some of the Wulgaru generals reporting directly to Jiart and leaving the emperor uninformed. Garukie appears to tolerate his brother’s unilateral actions and the open secret of Jiart’s scheming, choosing to remain passive rather than assert direct control over him. He is also the brother of Teoria, the Wulgaru princess who defected to the human side.

In terms of character development, Garukie remains a consistently stable figure of cold authority. His primary narrative function is to embody the unchallengeable will of the Wulgaru Empire. His most notable trait is his lack of direct engagement, as he commands from the shadows and allows his subordinates and his more volatile brother to act, often disregarding his orders based on personal vendettas or ambition. This reveals a society where his rule, while absolute in title, is constantly tested by the anarchic and individualistic nature of his own people.

Concerning notable abilities, Garukie is not depicted as a direct combatant or mecha pilot. His strengths are purely political and strategic. His primary ability is his absolute ruthlessness and his will to power, demonstrated by his successful coup against his own family. He is a strategist who commands the vast military resources of the Wulgaru, though his authority is often circumvented by more aggressive subordinates like his brother and his generals.