Bades is a supporting character in the anime Broken Blade. He is identified as a male adult with black eyes and a bald head, lacking visible eyebrows or hair. His typical attire includes a uniform, gloves, and boots. Bades serves in a military capacity, appearing as a member of the Athenes forces.

In the story, Bades holds a leadership role as the commander of a special forces unit known as the Sperta commando. His primary function in the narrative is as an antagonist, directly opposing the main characters in combat operations. He is portrayed as a practical and cunning officer, willing to use unconventional tactics to achieve his objectives. On the battlefield, Bades is not above attempting psychological warfare or bribery, having tried to corrupt an enemy pilot during an assault. His leadership style focuses on achieving military victory through any means necessary.

Key relationships for Bades are primarily defined by his enmity with the protagonists of the Krisna kingdom. He directly engages in combat against the pilot Lygatt and the golem Delphing. His actions also put him in opposition to the character Gilg, against whom he leads an assault that heavily damages Gilg's golem. Bades's role as an antagonist commander places him in direct conflict with the main characters throughout the series.

No information is available regarding his personal background or history prior to the events of the story, his internal motivations or personal beliefs, his specific abilities as a golem pilot or military strategist beyond commanding a unit, his significant relationships with allied characters, any character development or change he undergoes, or the ultimate outcome of his role in the conflict.