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Loquis is a character from the anime Broken Blade who serves as the Secretary of War of the Commonwealth of Athens. He is the older brother of the military commander Zess and is the mastermind behind Athens’ invasion of the neighboring kingdom of Krisna. Officially, Loquis claims the invasion is a punitive measure against Krisna for harboring troops from Athens’ long-time enemy, the Empire of Orlando. In reality, his motivation is resource-driven: Athens’ own quartz deposits are steadily depleting, and he sees the invasion as a pretext to seize Krisna’s rich quartz mines, which are vital for powering the nation’s golem war machines and magical industry.
Loquis is a calculating and pragmatic strategist who operates primarily from a position of political and military authority. He is willing to manipulate public justification to serve Athens’ interests, demonstrating a willingness to wage an aggressive war under a false flag of合法性. His personality is marked by a cool, deliberate approach to statecraft, and he exhibits little hesitation in using force to achieve national goals. Throughout much of the story, he remains in the background as the architect of the conflict, but his influence is felt in every major strategic decision of the Athens military.
His key relationship is with his younger brother Zess. Loquis holds significant trust in Zess’s military abilities and entrusts him with leadership of the invasion forces. After the death of the formidable Athens general Borcuse, it is revealed that Loquis himself is suffering from a terminal illness and has become bedridden. In his weakened state, he formalizes Zess’s promotion to general and appoints him as the leader of the Second Krishna Invasion Force. Additionally, Loquis asks Zess to protect and raise his young son, indicating a deep familial bond and a concern for his heir’s future despite his own failing health. His role in the story is that of the primary antagonist architect of the war, yet his physical decline introduces a personal dimension of urgency and mortality into his political maneuvering.
Development-wise, Loquis transitions from a seemingly distant, calculating war-planner to a vulnerable figure whose illness forces him to rely on his brother to carry out his plans and secure his legacy. He does not engage in combat or display any supernatural abilities; his strengths lie in political manipulation, long-term strategic planning, and the effective delegation of military command. His notable ability is his capacity to orchestrate a large-scale military campaign from behind the scenes, using deception and resource management to further Athens’ imperial ambitions.
Loquis is a calculating and pragmatic strategist who operates primarily from a position of political and military authority. He is willing to manipulate public justification to serve Athens’ interests, demonstrating a willingness to wage an aggressive war under a false flag of合法性. His personality is marked by a cool, deliberate approach to statecraft, and he exhibits little hesitation in using force to achieve national goals. Throughout much of the story, he remains in the background as the architect of the conflict, but his influence is felt in every major strategic decision of the Athens military.
His key relationship is with his younger brother Zess. Loquis holds significant trust in Zess’s military abilities and entrusts him with leadership of the invasion forces. After the death of the formidable Athens general Borcuse, it is revealed that Loquis himself is suffering from a terminal illness and has become bedridden. In his weakened state, he formalizes Zess’s promotion to general and appoints him as the leader of the Second Krishna Invasion Force. Additionally, Loquis asks Zess to protect and raise his young son, indicating a deep familial bond and a concern for his heir’s future despite his own failing health. His role in the story is that of the primary antagonist architect of the war, yet his physical decline introduces a personal dimension of urgency and mortality into his political maneuvering.
Development-wise, Loquis transitions from a seemingly distant, calculating war-planner to a vulnerable figure whose illness forces him to rely on his brother to carry out his plans and secure his legacy. He does not engage in combat or display any supernatural abilities; his strengths lie in political manipulation, long-term strategic planning, and the effective delegation of military command. His notable ability is his capacity to orchestrate a large-scale military campaign from behind the scenes, using deception and resource management to further Athens’ imperial ambitions.