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Fritz Joseph Bittenfeld, born in 767 UC (458 IC / 3567 CE), achieved the rank of high admiral in the Galactic Empire's fleet under Kaiser Reinhard von Lohengramm. He commanded the elite Black Lancers fleet, instantly recognizable by their uniformly black-painted vessels. Initially composed solely of advanced battlecruisers, the fleet later integrated fast battleships. Renowned for aggressive shock assault tactics and unmatched offensive speed, Bittenfeld flew his flag aboard the *Königs Tiger*.
His rise began when Reinhard noted his actions as a captain during the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn, where he destroyed two Alliance ships in a single volley. He later participated in suppressing the Kastrop Rebellion, involving Reinhard's dispatch of Siegfried Kircheis against Maximilian von Kastrop. As a vice admiral at the Battle of Lügen, his Black Lancers routed the 10th Alliance Fleet, killing Vice Admiral Ulanhu.
At the Battle of Amritsar Starzone, Bittenfeld obliterated the 8th Alliance Fleet, killing Vice Admiral Appleton. He then declared, "Right now the goddess of victory is waving her underwear in our faces!" and engaged Yang Wen-li's forces. Premature deployment of Valkyrie units led to critical damage. Reinhard withheld reinforcements, causing a breakdown in the Imperial battle line. Though Kircheis prevented Bittenfeld's court-martial, Bittenfeld had uniquely defeated two fleets and killed two admirals.
Following Reinhard's reforms and the Alliance's fall, High Admiral Bittenfeld pursued Yang Wen-li into the Iserlohn Corridor. There, his Black Lancers and Adalbert von Fahrenheit's fleet were outflanked by Yang's smaller force. During intense close-quarters combat, an Imperial fast battleship was destroyed point-blank before it could fire on Yang's flagship, nearly killing Yang. After regrouping, Bittenfeld's subsequent attack resulted in encirclement, forcing a costly retreat: 6,220 of 15,900 Black Lancer ships and 8,490 of Fahrenheit's 15,200 ships were destroyed, including Fahrenheit's flagship. Total casualties exceeded two million. Bittenfeld accepted responsibility for the failure and Fahrenheit's death. Reinhard declined punishment, stating the outcome was preferable to an uncharacteristic mistake. Surviving Fahrenheit Fleet personnel joined the Black Lancers but retained standard battleships instead of fast battleships.
After Reinhard's death, Bittenfeld was likely promoted to fleet admiral by Hildegard von Mariendorf, per Reinhard's final recommendation.
Personally unmarried and without documented hobbies, Bittenfeld attended a ballet with Reinhard but found it boring, though he concealed his disinterest and applauded politely. His fiery temperament valued aggressive, direct action. He expressed loyalty through boldness, stating his family tradition involved "praising loudly and denouncing even louder." Other notable quotes include: "When a devil gets caught by a monster, I, as a human being, can only hope that they both die," and "Did you come by to bring me a bludgeon to crush Oberstein or something?"
His rise began when Reinhard noted his actions as a captain during the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn, where he destroyed two Alliance ships in a single volley. He later participated in suppressing the Kastrop Rebellion, involving Reinhard's dispatch of Siegfried Kircheis against Maximilian von Kastrop. As a vice admiral at the Battle of Lügen, his Black Lancers routed the 10th Alliance Fleet, killing Vice Admiral Ulanhu.
At the Battle of Amritsar Starzone, Bittenfeld obliterated the 8th Alliance Fleet, killing Vice Admiral Appleton. He then declared, "Right now the goddess of victory is waving her underwear in our faces!" and engaged Yang Wen-li's forces. Premature deployment of Valkyrie units led to critical damage. Reinhard withheld reinforcements, causing a breakdown in the Imperial battle line. Though Kircheis prevented Bittenfeld's court-martial, Bittenfeld had uniquely defeated two fleets and killed two admirals.
Following Reinhard's reforms and the Alliance's fall, High Admiral Bittenfeld pursued Yang Wen-li into the Iserlohn Corridor. There, his Black Lancers and Adalbert von Fahrenheit's fleet were outflanked by Yang's smaller force. During intense close-quarters combat, an Imperial fast battleship was destroyed point-blank before it could fire on Yang's flagship, nearly killing Yang. After regrouping, Bittenfeld's subsequent attack resulted in encirclement, forcing a costly retreat: 6,220 of 15,900 Black Lancer ships and 8,490 of Fahrenheit's 15,200 ships were destroyed, including Fahrenheit's flagship. Total casualties exceeded two million. Bittenfeld accepted responsibility for the failure and Fahrenheit's death. Reinhard declined punishment, stating the outcome was preferable to an uncharacteristic mistake. Surviving Fahrenheit Fleet personnel joined the Black Lancers but retained standard battleships instead of fast battleships.
After Reinhard's death, Bittenfeld was likely promoted to fleet admiral by Hildegard von Mariendorf, per Reinhard's final recommendation.
Personally unmarried and without documented hobbies, Bittenfeld attended a ballet with Reinhard but found it boring, though he concealed his disinterest and applauded politely. His fiery temperament valued aggressive, direct action. He expressed loyalty through boldness, stating his family tradition involved "praising loudly and denouncing even louder." Other notable quotes include: "When a devil gets caught by a monster, I, as a human being, can only hope that they both die," and "Did you come by to bring me a bludgeon to crush Oberstein or something?"