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Fritz Joseph Bittenfeld rose to the rank of high admiral within Reinhard von Lohengramm's Galactic Empire fleet. He commanded the notorious Black Lancers, a force distinguished by its distinctive black-painted warships and composed entirely of advanced fast battleships for maximum offensive power. Bittenfeld spearheaded this fleet with aggressively effective tactics that rapidly annihilated enemy forces, though his own impulsive decisions sometimes triggered strategic setbacks.
His military career gained early recognition during the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn. As a captain, he destroyed two Alliance ships in a single volley, capturing Reinhard's attention. Promoted to vice admiral by the Battle of Lügen, his Black Lancers routed the 10th Alliance Fleet, killing Vice Admiral Ulanfu. At the Battle of Amritsar, Bittenfeld obliterated the 8th Alliance Fleet and killed Vice Admiral Appleton. However, his premature deployment of Valkyries against Yang Wen-li's forces resulted in heavy damage. Reinhard considered court-martial before pardoning him following Siegfried Kircheis's intervention.
After the Free Planets Alliance's collapse, Bittenfeld pursued Yang Wen-li into the Iserlohn Corridor against orders. This action caused catastrophic losses: 6,220 of his 15,900 Black Lancer ships destroyed, alongside 8,490 losses from Adalbert von Fahrenheit's fleet, totaling over two million casualties. Fahrenheit perished with his flagship. Though Bittenfeld offered to accept punishment, Reinhard declined, noting the admiral had acted according to his nature. Surviving Fahrenheit Fleet personnel were absorbed into the Black Lancers. They retained standard battleships rather than fast battleships and operated as a separate formation under the fleet's black colors.
Later conflicts further tested Bittenfeld. Placed under house arrest for assaulting Fleet Admiral Paul von Oberstein, he was released to help suppress the Reuenthal Rebellion. Coordination issues persisted due to lingering resentment among Fahrenheit's former officers over the corridor disaster. During the Battle of Shiva, frustration stemming from a communications blackout—caused by Reinhard's collapse—led Bittenfeld to direct the Black Lancers against the Iserlohn Republic's fleet. This aggression contributed to Admiral Merkatz's death during the Republic's assault on the *Brünhild*.
Personally, Bittenfeld maintained no known marital status or hobbies. He attended a ballet with Reinhard, concealing his boredom behind apparent enthusiasm. His temperament manifested in declarations like "Right now the goddess of victory is waving her underwear in our faces!" and "When a devil gets caught by a monster, I, as a human being, can only hope that they both die." He valued familial tradition, stating praise should be given loudly and denunciation even louder.
Following Reinhard's death, Bittenfeld likely attained fleet admiral rank through Hildegard von Mariendorf's implementation of Reinhard's deathbed recommendation.
His military career gained early recognition during the Sixth Battle of Iserlohn. As a captain, he destroyed two Alliance ships in a single volley, capturing Reinhard's attention. Promoted to vice admiral by the Battle of Lügen, his Black Lancers routed the 10th Alliance Fleet, killing Vice Admiral Ulanfu. At the Battle of Amritsar, Bittenfeld obliterated the 8th Alliance Fleet and killed Vice Admiral Appleton. However, his premature deployment of Valkyries against Yang Wen-li's forces resulted in heavy damage. Reinhard considered court-martial before pardoning him following Siegfried Kircheis's intervention.
After the Free Planets Alliance's collapse, Bittenfeld pursued Yang Wen-li into the Iserlohn Corridor against orders. This action caused catastrophic losses: 6,220 of his 15,900 Black Lancer ships destroyed, alongside 8,490 losses from Adalbert von Fahrenheit's fleet, totaling over two million casualties. Fahrenheit perished with his flagship. Though Bittenfeld offered to accept punishment, Reinhard declined, noting the admiral had acted according to his nature. Surviving Fahrenheit Fleet personnel were absorbed into the Black Lancers. They retained standard battleships rather than fast battleships and operated as a separate formation under the fleet's black colors.
Later conflicts further tested Bittenfeld. Placed under house arrest for assaulting Fleet Admiral Paul von Oberstein, he was released to help suppress the Reuenthal Rebellion. Coordination issues persisted due to lingering resentment among Fahrenheit's former officers over the corridor disaster. During the Battle of Shiva, frustration stemming from a communications blackout—caused by Reinhard's collapse—led Bittenfeld to direct the Black Lancers against the Iserlohn Republic's fleet. This aggression contributed to Admiral Merkatz's death during the Republic's assault on the *Brünhild*.
Personally, Bittenfeld maintained no known marital status or hobbies. He attended a ballet with Reinhard, concealing his boredom behind apparent enthusiasm. His temperament manifested in declarations like "Right now the goddess of victory is waving her underwear in our faces!" and "When a devil gets caught by a monster, I, as a human being, can only hope that they both die." He valued familial tradition, stating praise should be given loudly and denunciation even louder.
Following Reinhard's death, Bittenfeld likely attained fleet admiral rank through Hildegard von Mariendorf's implementation of Reinhard's deathbed recommendation.