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Gustav Honda is the captain of the Special Fire Force Company 2, a unit that operates directly under the military's jurisdiction. At 46 years old, he is a distinguished officer with a bald scalp, shaved hair at the sides, a prominent jawline, a bushy black mustache, and distinct black rings around his eyes. Of short and heavy stature, he stands 165 centimeters tall and weighs 110 kilograms. On duty, he wears the standard bunker gear of his brigade, which is marked with patches bearing the number 2 and is coated with the characteristic blue lines of a fire soldier.
Personality-wise, Captain Honda carries himself as a serious and strict military man, demonstrating unwavering loyalty to the theocratic empire of Tokyo and its sovereign, Raffles III. This rigid demeanor can sometimes create friction, especially when interacting with more relaxed or unconventional captains such as Benimaru Shinmon. Despite his gruff and intimidating exterior, Honda genuinely cares for the well-being of his subordinates. He shows a competitive side, encouraging his newest recruit, Takeru Noto, to train hard and not fall behind members of other brigades. A somewhat humorous and humanizing aspect of his character is that he is sensitive about his baldness, a topic of quiet gossip and betting among his brigade members regarding whether his hair loss preceded or was caused by his fiery abilities, though he appears to be unaware of these discussions. Off the battlefield, he prioritizes his family, expressing that making his wife and daughter happy is his daily goal, and he has admitted to being afraid of his wife.
Gustav Honda is a Third Generation pyrokinetic, meaning he has the ability to generate and manipulate flames from his own body. His unique ignition ability manifests by producing high-temperature flames from his scalp, which he uses to launch devastating headbutts. This straightforward and brutal close-combat style, sometimes referred to as Honda Bullet Demon Unmatched, allows him to repel falling debris, ram into and destroy giant Infernals, and even use his body as a flaming projectile, sometimes launched from a large cannon. His combat approach relies on overwhelming raw power, physical strength, speed, and durability rather than complex techniques.
In his role in the story, Honda initially oversees the Rookie Fire Soldier Games, where he rescues Takeru Noto from a collapsing building. He later confronts and defeats a giant Infernal that threatens the streets of Tokyo. Due to Company 2's direct affiliation with the military, his brigade is often kept away from active investigations into the White-Clad and the Evangelist, leaving such matters to other companies like the independent Company 8. However, this changes when General Oze personally orders him to cooperate with Company 8 on a critical underground mission. Despite suffering heavy casualties, his forces succeed in thwarting a part of the Evangelist's plan, an event that fosters a more cooperative and allied stance toward Company 8 and other brigades in subsequent operations against larger threats. His key relationships include his loyalty to General Oze, his mentorship of Takeru Noto, and a professional respect that develops with the members of Company 8 after working alongside them. Over the course of the narrative, he develops from a strictly military leader focused on his own jurisdiction into a more collaborative ally, acknowledging the efforts of other companies and working together against common enemies.
Personality-wise, Captain Honda carries himself as a serious and strict military man, demonstrating unwavering loyalty to the theocratic empire of Tokyo and its sovereign, Raffles III. This rigid demeanor can sometimes create friction, especially when interacting with more relaxed or unconventional captains such as Benimaru Shinmon. Despite his gruff and intimidating exterior, Honda genuinely cares for the well-being of his subordinates. He shows a competitive side, encouraging his newest recruit, Takeru Noto, to train hard and not fall behind members of other brigades. A somewhat humorous and humanizing aspect of his character is that he is sensitive about his baldness, a topic of quiet gossip and betting among his brigade members regarding whether his hair loss preceded or was caused by his fiery abilities, though he appears to be unaware of these discussions. Off the battlefield, he prioritizes his family, expressing that making his wife and daughter happy is his daily goal, and he has admitted to being afraid of his wife.
Gustav Honda is a Third Generation pyrokinetic, meaning he has the ability to generate and manipulate flames from his own body. His unique ignition ability manifests by producing high-temperature flames from his scalp, which he uses to launch devastating headbutts. This straightforward and brutal close-combat style, sometimes referred to as Honda Bullet Demon Unmatched, allows him to repel falling debris, ram into and destroy giant Infernals, and even use his body as a flaming projectile, sometimes launched from a large cannon. His combat approach relies on overwhelming raw power, physical strength, speed, and durability rather than complex techniques.
In his role in the story, Honda initially oversees the Rookie Fire Soldier Games, where he rescues Takeru Noto from a collapsing building. He later confronts and defeats a giant Infernal that threatens the streets of Tokyo. Due to Company 2's direct affiliation with the military, his brigade is often kept away from active investigations into the White-Clad and the Evangelist, leaving such matters to other companies like the independent Company 8. However, this changes when General Oze personally orders him to cooperate with Company 8 on a critical underground mission. Despite suffering heavy casualties, his forces succeed in thwarting a part of the Evangelist's plan, an event that fosters a more cooperative and allied stance toward Company 8 and other brigades in subsequent operations against larger threats. His key relationships include his loyalty to General Oze, his mentorship of Takeru Noto, and a professional respect that develops with the members of Company 8 after working alongside them. Over the course of the narrative, he develops from a strictly military leader focused on his own jurisdiction into a more collaborative ally, acknowledging the efforts of other companies and working together against common enemies.