OVA
Description
Lieutenant Charles Brenten commands the Tank Police unit in Newport, embodying a macho persona with notorious disregard for regulations, civilian safety, and property damage. His signature weapon is the large, old-fashioned revolver "the Castigator," wielded with exceptional marksmanship. Brenten subscribes to "How to Kill" magazine; his name references the Bren Ten pistol from *Miami Vice*, though some translations erroneously render it "Britain."
Brenten fosters a hostile unit culture, targeting new recruit Leona Ozaki due to her gender. He perceives her presence as a threat, derides her skills, and actively seeks her removal. His leadership champions traditional masculine values like overwhelming force and dominance, epitomized by his personal tank. This vehicle dwarfs standard police tanks, crushing city streets and infrastructure through sheer movement. Its impractical size and destructiveness symbolize Brenten's flawed policing philosophy.
His interrogation methods employ dangerous theatrics, exemplified by placing a live grenade in a suspect's mouth with the pin tied to a bucket, then urging his squad to throw balls at it. This reflects his procedural contempt and reliance on intimidation. Under his command, the Tank Police proves largely ineffective against foes like Buaku and the Puma Sisters, frequently causing excessive collateral damage without decisive results—a consequence of Brenten's inflexible, force-obsessed tactics.
A critical mission following his orders results in the destruction of his prized super tank and further city devastation. Brenten blames Leona for the failure and threatens her expulsion. However, Leona later constructs her own smaller, agile tank—Bonaparte—from the wreckage. Bonaparte's effectiveness, notably avoiding phallic-shaped landmines that cripple larger police tanks, compels Brenten to acknowledge Leona's skill and value, shifting his attitude to accept her as a competent officer.
In later continuities like *New Dominion Tank Police*, Captain Brenten retains his characteristic marksmanship, aversion to paperwork, and gruff leadership. His unit persists in causing significant collateral damage, straining relations with the Police Chief. Interactions with Leona, while still tense, reflect a dynamic where her competence has secured his begrudging respect. No detailed information exists regarding his pre-Tank Police background, significant personal history, or further development in other official media such as *TANK S.W.A.T. 01* or *Dominion Conflict One: No More Noise*.
Brenten fosters a hostile unit culture, targeting new recruit Leona Ozaki due to her gender. He perceives her presence as a threat, derides her skills, and actively seeks her removal. His leadership champions traditional masculine values like overwhelming force and dominance, epitomized by his personal tank. This vehicle dwarfs standard police tanks, crushing city streets and infrastructure through sheer movement. Its impractical size and destructiveness symbolize Brenten's flawed policing philosophy.
His interrogation methods employ dangerous theatrics, exemplified by placing a live grenade in a suspect's mouth with the pin tied to a bucket, then urging his squad to throw balls at it. This reflects his procedural contempt and reliance on intimidation. Under his command, the Tank Police proves largely ineffective against foes like Buaku and the Puma Sisters, frequently causing excessive collateral damage without decisive results—a consequence of Brenten's inflexible, force-obsessed tactics.
A critical mission following his orders results in the destruction of his prized super tank and further city devastation. Brenten blames Leona for the failure and threatens her expulsion. However, Leona later constructs her own smaller, agile tank—Bonaparte—from the wreckage. Bonaparte's effectiveness, notably avoiding phallic-shaped landmines that cripple larger police tanks, compels Brenten to acknowledge Leona's skill and value, shifting his attitude to accept her as a competent officer.
In later continuities like *New Dominion Tank Police*, Captain Brenten retains his characteristic marksmanship, aversion to paperwork, and gruff leadership. His unit persists in causing significant collateral damage, straining relations with the Police Chief. Interactions with Leona, while still tense, reflect a dynamic where her competence has secured his begrudging respect. No detailed information exists regarding his pre-Tank Police background, significant personal history, or further development in other official media such as *TANK S.W.A.T. 01* or *Dominion Conflict One: No More Noise*.