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Dominic Sorel is introduced as a second lieutenant in the Intelligence Unit of the United Federation military, noted for being the youngest officer to achieve this rank. He serves directly under the command of the charismatic but ruthless Colonel Dewey Novak. Little is explicitly detailed about his early life, but the narrative strongly implies he is a war orphan who lost his family during previous conflicts, a background that deeply shapes his worldview and his empathy for others who have suffered similar loss.
In terms of personality, Dominic initially presents a facade of a stern, arrogant, and tightly-wound elite soldier, which is a product of his high-pressure position and rapid promotion. However, this exterior conceals a fundamentally kind, naive, and surprisingly sensitive young man. He is dedicated and diligent in his duties but often finds himself at odds with the cold, pragmatic nature of the military he serves. His moral compass, while sometimes clouded by his loyalty to Dewey, is strong, and he is prone to moments of genuine emotion, such as being moved to tears by simple kindness. A notable quirk is his complete lack of a sense of direction and a seeming inability to read maps, a trait that provides a point of connection and humor when he later interacts with his counterparts.
Dominic's primary motivation throughout the story is his devotion to Anemone, the unstable pilot of the Nirvash type TheEND. He is assigned as her personal caretaker, a role that involves monitoring her physical and mental condition, calming her violent outbursts, and administering the powerful, life-shortening drugs she requires to pilot her LFO. He recognizes that she is being treated as a disposable weapon and feels a profound sense of duty and responsibility to protect her and free her from her suffering. His own past as an orphan allows him to see past her aggressive and unstable exterior to the lonely and broken girl within. He hopes to one day save her from her fate, even if it means finding a replacement pilot for TheEND, a task he undertakes with a heavy heart.
As a field officer, Dominic is often tasked with gathering intelligence on the renegade group Gekkostate. In this capacity, he becomes a direct foil to the protagonist, Renton Thurston. While on opposing sides, the two share a mutual respect and even a grudging friendship, most notably forged during a mission where they are forced to work together to find medicine for both Anemone and Eureka. Dominic becomes fascinated by Renton, his family, and his connection to the Nirvash, spending considerable time researching him. His loyalty is further tested during a mission to investigate Renton's grandfather, Axel Thurston. Instead of a simple interrogation, Dominic is treated with unexpected kindness and given fatherly advice, which deeply affects him and causes him to reconsider his allegiance.
Dominic's most significant relationship is, of course, with Anemone. This bond evolves from a professional caregiver-patient dynamic into a powerful, one-sided love. He endures her physical and verbal abuse, such as when she bites his lip after his first attempt to kiss her, and her constant rejection of his feelings. He is perhaps the only person who genuinely understands her pain and sees her humanity. His feelings are not immediately reciprocated, as Anemone is consumed by her duty and her self-loathing. However, his unwavering dedication and the ultimate risk he takes to save her from a suicidal mission finally break through her defenses, leading to a mutual confession and a romantic kiss as they fall through the sky.
Throughout the series, Dominic undergoes a significant transformation from a loyal, if somewhat uncomfortable, cog in the oppressive military machine to a defector who actively works to stop his former commander. The turning point is his trip to the Novak Foundation in Warsaw, where he is tasked with finding a pilot to replace Anemone. There, he witnesses the horrific and inhumane experiments carried out on human test subjects to create artificial Coralians. This event shatters his faith in Dewey and the military's objectives, forcing him to acknowledge his own complicity in the cruelty. He subsequently joins forces with Captain Jurgens and eventually Gekkostate to help save Anemone and stop Dewey's genocidal plan.
While not a primary combat pilot like Anemone or Renton, Dominic is a capable soldier and officer. His notable abilities lie in his intelligence-gathering and analytical skills, making him a valuable asset to the military's intelligence division. He is shown to be a competent rider of a Ref Board (a hoverboard-like vehicle) and a pilot of military transports. Beyond his technical skills, his greatest abilities are his empathy, persistence, and capacity for moral growth, which ultimately define his role as a hero who chooses compassion over duty.
In terms of personality, Dominic initially presents a facade of a stern, arrogant, and tightly-wound elite soldier, which is a product of his high-pressure position and rapid promotion. However, this exterior conceals a fundamentally kind, naive, and surprisingly sensitive young man. He is dedicated and diligent in his duties but often finds himself at odds with the cold, pragmatic nature of the military he serves. His moral compass, while sometimes clouded by his loyalty to Dewey, is strong, and he is prone to moments of genuine emotion, such as being moved to tears by simple kindness. A notable quirk is his complete lack of a sense of direction and a seeming inability to read maps, a trait that provides a point of connection and humor when he later interacts with his counterparts.
Dominic's primary motivation throughout the story is his devotion to Anemone, the unstable pilot of the Nirvash type TheEND. He is assigned as her personal caretaker, a role that involves monitoring her physical and mental condition, calming her violent outbursts, and administering the powerful, life-shortening drugs she requires to pilot her LFO. He recognizes that she is being treated as a disposable weapon and feels a profound sense of duty and responsibility to protect her and free her from her suffering. His own past as an orphan allows him to see past her aggressive and unstable exterior to the lonely and broken girl within. He hopes to one day save her from her fate, even if it means finding a replacement pilot for TheEND, a task he undertakes with a heavy heart.
As a field officer, Dominic is often tasked with gathering intelligence on the renegade group Gekkostate. In this capacity, he becomes a direct foil to the protagonist, Renton Thurston. While on opposing sides, the two share a mutual respect and even a grudging friendship, most notably forged during a mission where they are forced to work together to find medicine for both Anemone and Eureka. Dominic becomes fascinated by Renton, his family, and his connection to the Nirvash, spending considerable time researching him. His loyalty is further tested during a mission to investigate Renton's grandfather, Axel Thurston. Instead of a simple interrogation, Dominic is treated with unexpected kindness and given fatherly advice, which deeply affects him and causes him to reconsider his allegiance.
Dominic's most significant relationship is, of course, with Anemone. This bond evolves from a professional caregiver-patient dynamic into a powerful, one-sided love. He endures her physical and verbal abuse, such as when she bites his lip after his first attempt to kiss her, and her constant rejection of his feelings. He is perhaps the only person who genuinely understands her pain and sees her humanity. His feelings are not immediately reciprocated, as Anemone is consumed by her duty and her self-loathing. However, his unwavering dedication and the ultimate risk he takes to save her from a suicidal mission finally break through her defenses, leading to a mutual confession and a romantic kiss as they fall through the sky.
Throughout the series, Dominic undergoes a significant transformation from a loyal, if somewhat uncomfortable, cog in the oppressive military machine to a defector who actively works to stop his former commander. The turning point is his trip to the Novak Foundation in Warsaw, where he is tasked with finding a pilot to replace Anemone. There, he witnesses the horrific and inhumane experiments carried out on human test subjects to create artificial Coralians. This event shatters his faith in Dewey and the military's objectives, forcing him to acknowledge his own complicity in the cruelty. He subsequently joins forces with Captain Jurgens and eventually Gekkostate to help save Anemone and stop Dewey's genocidal plan.
While not a primary combat pilot like Anemone or Renton, Dominic is a capable soldier and officer. His notable abilities lie in his intelligence-gathering and analytical skills, making him a valuable asset to the military's intelligence division. He is shown to be a competent rider of a Ref Board (a hoverboard-like vehicle) and a pilot of military transports. Beyond his technical skills, his greatest abilities are his empathy, persistence, and capacity for moral growth, which ultimately define his role as a hero who chooses compassion over duty.