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Erd Gin held the position of second commander among the Survey Corps' elite fighters and served within the Special Operations Squad led by Levi Ackerman. He also received assignments within Squad 4 under Hange Zoe's command.
Physically, Erd possessed brown eyes and blond hair, styled with a center part and a folded ponytail at the back, complemented by a small, barely-traceable beard. He wore the standard Survey Corps uniform: a green cloak bearing the regiment's emblem over a brown jacket and white undershirt.
Personality-wise, Erd was a responsible and firm leader driven by a strong sense of duty. He typically communicated in a direct and concise manner, displaying a dry sense of humor. This was evident when he teased Petra Ral and Auruo Bossard about their fear during their first expedition, sarcastically dubbing them "fine brave soldiers." He held specific beliefs about soldierly conduct, instructing Auruo that a soldier's true value lay not in solo achievements but in collaborative efforts. Following Eren Jaeger's accidental Titan transformation, Erd prioritized understanding the reasoning behind the act, demanding an "absolute" answer regarding Eren's will. He and other squad members later expressed remorse over their initial reaction, signaling a developing mutual respect. Erd demonstrated high confidence in both his own combat abilities and those of his teammates, assuring Eren they could handle the Female Titan while urging him to retreat to safety.
Regarding his military involvement, Erd participated in the Battle of Trost. His most significant documented role occurred during the 57th Expedition beyond the walls, specifically in the events surrounding the Female Titan. Alongside his Special Operations Squad comrades, he swore an oath to protect Eren from her attacks. Though nearly the entire squad perished, the Survey Corps ultimately captured the Female Titan via Erwin Smith's trap. Later, during the squad's retreat toward their horses, they encountered Annie Leonhart disguised as Levi. After she killed Gunther Schultz and transformed into the Female Titan again, Erd launched an attack and deployed a smoke signal, creating an opening for Petra and Auruo to strike the Titan's eyes. As Erd moved to attack its neck, the Titan rapidly regenerated one eye and delivered a fatal blow, killing him instantly. An anime-exclusive detail shows his mother later awaiting his return, unaware of his death.
Erd's official Survey Corps skill ratings reflected his proficiency: Combat 8, Agility 7, Strategy 7, Teamwork 7, and a notably high Memory 10.
Physically, Erd possessed brown eyes and blond hair, styled with a center part and a folded ponytail at the back, complemented by a small, barely-traceable beard. He wore the standard Survey Corps uniform: a green cloak bearing the regiment's emblem over a brown jacket and white undershirt.
Personality-wise, Erd was a responsible and firm leader driven by a strong sense of duty. He typically communicated in a direct and concise manner, displaying a dry sense of humor. This was evident when he teased Petra Ral and Auruo Bossard about their fear during their first expedition, sarcastically dubbing them "fine brave soldiers." He held specific beliefs about soldierly conduct, instructing Auruo that a soldier's true value lay not in solo achievements but in collaborative efforts. Following Eren Jaeger's accidental Titan transformation, Erd prioritized understanding the reasoning behind the act, demanding an "absolute" answer regarding Eren's will. He and other squad members later expressed remorse over their initial reaction, signaling a developing mutual respect. Erd demonstrated high confidence in both his own combat abilities and those of his teammates, assuring Eren they could handle the Female Titan while urging him to retreat to safety.
Regarding his military involvement, Erd participated in the Battle of Trost. His most significant documented role occurred during the 57th Expedition beyond the walls, specifically in the events surrounding the Female Titan. Alongside his Special Operations Squad comrades, he swore an oath to protect Eren from her attacks. Though nearly the entire squad perished, the Survey Corps ultimately captured the Female Titan via Erwin Smith's trap. Later, during the squad's retreat toward their horses, they encountered Annie Leonhart disguised as Levi. After she killed Gunther Schultz and transformed into the Female Titan again, Erd launched an attack and deployed a smoke signal, creating an opening for Petra and Auruo to strike the Titan's eyes. As Erd moved to attack its neck, the Titan rapidly regenerated one eye and delivered a fatal blow, killing him instantly. An anime-exclusive detail shows his mother later awaiting his return, unaware of his death.
Erd's official Survey Corps skill ratings reflected his proficiency: Combat 8, Agility 7, Strategy 7, Teamwork 7, and a notably high Memory 10.