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Falco Grice is an Eldian boy from the Liberio internment zone in Marley and a candidate for the Warrior unit, the group tasked with inheriting and wielding the power of the Titans for the Marleyan military.
His background is defined by his status as a child soldier raised in a society that indoctrinates Eldians to atone for the sins of their ancestors by serving the nation of Marley. Despite this environment, Falco possesses a fundamentally kind, gentle, and empathetic personality. He is notably mature and thoughtful for his age, often displaying a level of emotional intelligence that surpasses his peers. Unlike many other Warrior candidates who are driven by pride, a desire for recognition, or a fervent belief in Marley's propaganda about the "island devils," Falco is more reserved and cynical about the world around him. This manifests in a quiet, sometimes timid demeanor that contrasts with the aggressive and passionate nature of his close friend, Gabi Braun. He is also somewhat naive, which can lead him to trust others too easily, a trait that carries significant consequences.
Falco's primary motivation is deeply personal and altruistic. He does not seek the power of the Armored Titan for glory or out of hatred for Paradis. Instead, his goal is to inherit the Titan himself to ensure that Gabi does not have to. He understands that inheriting a Titan comes with a shortened lifespan of only thirteen years due to the Curse of Ymir, and he wishes to protect Gabi from that fate and allow her to live a long, happy life. This selfless desire to save the person he cares about most dictates nearly all of his major decisions throughout the story.
In the narrative of The Final Season Part 2, Falco serves as a crucial viewpoint character, representing someone caught between the clashing ideologies of Marley and Paradis. His role shifts from a Marleyan Warrior candidate to a reluctant and pivotal participant in the conflict on Paradis Island. A key moment occurs when it is revealed he has unknowingly ingested Zeke Yeager's spinal fluid. This dooms him to be transformed into a pure Titan by Zeke's scream. In a tragic sequence, his brother Colt begs Zeke to spare Falco, but Zeke activates his power regardless. Colt dies protecting his brother as Falco transforms into a mindless, grotesque Titan. Shortly after, in the ensuing chaos, the dying Jaw Titan holder, Porco Galliard, allows this transformed Falco to eat him. This act passes the power of the Jaw Titan to Falco, restoring his human intelligence and form.
Key relationships define his journey. His bond with Gabi Braun is the most significant; he acts as a steady, calming influence on her impulsive and violent tendencies, constantly trying to protect her from harm and from her own worst instincts. His love for her, often expressed through quiet actions rather than words, is his central driving force. His relationship with his older brother, Colt, is another poignant aspect of his character. Colt is a loving and protective sibling who ultimately gives his life in a desperate, failed attempt to save Falco from his fate. Furthermore, an early and unknowing friendship with Eren Yeager, who is disguised as a wounded Marleyan soldier named Kruger, profoundly impacts Falco. Through conversations with Eren, Falco begins to question the propaganda he has been taught, coming to the realization that the people of Paradis are not devils but simply human beings, and that Marley's Warrior unit attacked their home first.
Throughout The Final Season Part 2, Falco undergoes significant development. He starts as a relatively passive and uncertain child, shaped by the expectations of his society. His experiences on Paradis Island, the betrayal of his trust by Eren, witnessing the horrors of war, losing his brother, and inheriting the Jaw Titan force him to mature rapidly. He evolves into a more decisive individual who is forced to navigate a world of moral ambiguity, seeking a path that does not involve senseless killing. Despite the immense trauma he endures, he retains his core empathy, even showing compassion towards enemies and holding no long-term grudges against those who have harmed him or his friends.
In terms of notable abilities, Falco becomes the inheritor of the Jaw Titan. As a Titan shifter, he possesses standard abilities including regeneration, rapid healing, and the power to transform from human to Titan form. His specific Jaw Titan form is unique due to the circumstances of his transformation. Because he had ingested Zeke's spinal fluid before becoming a shifter, his Jaw Titan manifests with unexpected avian characteristics. The most notable of these is the eventual development of large, powerful wings, granting him the ability of flight. This makes his version of the Jaw Titan distinct from all previous ones, possessing the traditional sharp claws and powerful jaws of the Titan, as well as unparalleled aerial mobility.
His background is defined by his status as a child soldier raised in a society that indoctrinates Eldians to atone for the sins of their ancestors by serving the nation of Marley. Despite this environment, Falco possesses a fundamentally kind, gentle, and empathetic personality. He is notably mature and thoughtful for his age, often displaying a level of emotional intelligence that surpasses his peers. Unlike many other Warrior candidates who are driven by pride, a desire for recognition, or a fervent belief in Marley's propaganda about the "island devils," Falco is more reserved and cynical about the world around him. This manifests in a quiet, sometimes timid demeanor that contrasts with the aggressive and passionate nature of his close friend, Gabi Braun. He is also somewhat naive, which can lead him to trust others too easily, a trait that carries significant consequences.
Falco's primary motivation is deeply personal and altruistic. He does not seek the power of the Armored Titan for glory or out of hatred for Paradis. Instead, his goal is to inherit the Titan himself to ensure that Gabi does not have to. He understands that inheriting a Titan comes with a shortened lifespan of only thirteen years due to the Curse of Ymir, and he wishes to protect Gabi from that fate and allow her to live a long, happy life. This selfless desire to save the person he cares about most dictates nearly all of his major decisions throughout the story.
In the narrative of The Final Season Part 2, Falco serves as a crucial viewpoint character, representing someone caught between the clashing ideologies of Marley and Paradis. His role shifts from a Marleyan Warrior candidate to a reluctant and pivotal participant in the conflict on Paradis Island. A key moment occurs when it is revealed he has unknowingly ingested Zeke Yeager's spinal fluid. This dooms him to be transformed into a pure Titan by Zeke's scream. In a tragic sequence, his brother Colt begs Zeke to spare Falco, but Zeke activates his power regardless. Colt dies protecting his brother as Falco transforms into a mindless, grotesque Titan. Shortly after, in the ensuing chaos, the dying Jaw Titan holder, Porco Galliard, allows this transformed Falco to eat him. This act passes the power of the Jaw Titan to Falco, restoring his human intelligence and form.
Key relationships define his journey. His bond with Gabi Braun is the most significant; he acts as a steady, calming influence on her impulsive and violent tendencies, constantly trying to protect her from harm and from her own worst instincts. His love for her, often expressed through quiet actions rather than words, is his central driving force. His relationship with his older brother, Colt, is another poignant aspect of his character. Colt is a loving and protective sibling who ultimately gives his life in a desperate, failed attempt to save Falco from his fate. Furthermore, an early and unknowing friendship with Eren Yeager, who is disguised as a wounded Marleyan soldier named Kruger, profoundly impacts Falco. Through conversations with Eren, Falco begins to question the propaganda he has been taught, coming to the realization that the people of Paradis are not devils but simply human beings, and that Marley's Warrior unit attacked their home first.
Throughout The Final Season Part 2, Falco undergoes significant development. He starts as a relatively passive and uncertain child, shaped by the expectations of his society. His experiences on Paradis Island, the betrayal of his trust by Eren, witnessing the horrors of war, losing his brother, and inheriting the Jaw Titan force him to mature rapidly. He evolves into a more decisive individual who is forced to navigate a world of moral ambiguity, seeking a path that does not involve senseless killing. Despite the immense trauma he endures, he retains his core empathy, even showing compassion towards enemies and holding no long-term grudges against those who have harmed him or his friends.
In terms of notable abilities, Falco becomes the inheritor of the Jaw Titan. As a Titan shifter, he possesses standard abilities including regeneration, rapid healing, and the power to transform from human to Titan form. His specific Jaw Titan form is unique due to the circumstances of his transformation. Because he had ingested Zeke's spinal fluid before becoming a shifter, his Jaw Titan manifests with unexpected avian characteristics. The most notable of these is the eventual development of large, powerful wings, granting him the ability of flight. This makes his version of the Jaw Titan distinct from all previous ones, possessing the traditional sharp claws and powerful jaws of the Titan, as well as unparalleled aerial mobility.