Dot Pixis commands the Garrison Regiment’s southern territories, including Trost District, holding absolute authority over defense strategies. Recognizable by his bald head, mustache, and composed yet eccentric demeanor, he frequently carries a bottle of alcohol and dons a Garrison uniform with a red sash. His leadership merges tactical pragmatism with psychological insight, enabling ruthless choices for humanity’s survival—such as sacrificing soldiers during the Battle of Trost to secure victory. When Armin Arlert defends Eren Yeager’s Titan abilities during the battle, Pixis intervenes to spare Eren’s life, devising a plan to use his Titan form to seal Trost’s breached gate despite resistance. He suppresses a mutiny by pardoning deserters while invoking their duty to protect loved ones, rallying them to complete the mission. Unflinching in his pragmatism, he accepts the label of “butcher” if it ensures humanity’s endurance. Later, Pixis allies with Erwin Smith during the Royal Government upheaval, backing a coup to crown Historia Reiss as queen. He stages a fake breach in Wall Rose to test officials’ priorities, and when they abandon refugees to safeguard themselves, he facilitates their arrest, securing the new regime. His strategic acumen is mirrored in a chess game during a pivotal moment, symbolizing his methodical approach to conflict. Though maintaining alliances with figures like Darius Zackly, he openly challenges leaders prioritizing personal agendas over collective survival. During Marley’s assault on Shiganshina, Pixis drinks wine laced with Zeke Yeager’s spinal fluid, transforming into a Pure Titan. Armin Arlert later kills him using thunder spears amid the Rumbling’s devastation. Anime-exclusive scenes show him playing chess with Lord Wald before Trost’s invasion, dismissing the noble’s demands to prioritize property over civilians. His eccentricity surfaces in dark humor, such as jesting about being devoured by a “stunning” Titan. Balancing empathy with cold efficiency, Pixis embodies the moral contradictions of leadership in a fractured world. His legacy rests on an unwavering dedication to humanity’s survival, even as he sacrifices his own humanity in the process.