Martis, known through alternate romanizations as Machs or Marchs, is a warrant officer and sub-lieutenant serving in the Imperial Army State Section III, the war relief unit known as the Pumpkin Scissors. He graduated from the Imperial Academy with top marks shortly after the war with the Republic of Frost ended, and was originally assigned as a clerk in Section I’s Elite Unit before being transferred to Section III. Physically slight and bespectacled, Martis has short black hair and brown eyes, and he often acts as the voice of reason and caution during the unit’s field operations, tempering the more impulsive tendencies of his comrades. His academic excellence carries over into practical thinking, making him a reliable strategist and planner. It is hinted that Martis possesses considerable skill in defensive‑based martial arts, a capability that surfaces when the unit faces direct threats. His motivations are rooted in a sense of duty and a desire to see the relief missions succeed, though he sometimes struggles with the idealistic, sometimes reckless approach of Second Lieutenant Alice L. Malvin. Within the unit, he maintains a professional but supportive dynamic with Alice, Corporal Randel Oland, and the other members, often stepping in to provide logistical or tactical advice. Over the course of the story, Martis transitions from a behind‑the‑desk administrator to a field operative who actively contributes to the unit’s combat and humanitarian efforts, showing a measured but steady personal development. His notable abilities include a sharp analytical mind, proficiency in military protocols, and the aforementioned defensive martial arts, all of which help anchor the Pumpkin Scissors during their challenging missions.