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Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen hails from Suomus, the series' equivalent of Finland, and stands as the highest-scoring ace in the Suomus Air Force. She previously served in the elite 24th Squadron, earning Suomus's highest military honor, the Mannerheim Cross, for her combat actions against the Neuroi. During this time, she forged a close friendship with Nikka Edvardine Katajainen, frequently engaging in pranks despite their differing personalities.
Suomus assigned her to the 501st Joint Fighter Wing as their top ace, reciprocating international aid received earlier. She initially held the rank of Warrant Officer before promotion to Pilot Officer and later Flying Officer. Partnered with Sanya Litvyak, Eila assisted with Striker Unit repairs and shifted her schedule to nocturnal operations to match Sanya's night combat duties. This partnership fostered a protective and nurturing dynamic, showcasing Eila's significant devotion to Sanya.
Eila possesses the magical ability Foresight, a detection magic enabling her to anticipate immediate enemy movements and evade attacks, earning her the moniker "Eila the Evasive." Its effectiveness diminishes for complex or long-term predictions. While her reliance on evasion occasionally raised concerns about neglecting defensive teamwork, she disproved this by effectively shielding Sanya. Her combat style employs weapons like the MG42 and Suomi M1931 submachine gun.
Personality-wise, Eila exhibits high energy, cheerfulness, and a mischievous streak, often playing pranks on comrades, aligning with traits of her black fox familiar. Her hobbies include tarot card fortune-telling, noted for its questionable accuracy. She demonstrates perceptiveness regarding others' emotions and maintains a relaxed demeanor in most situations, contributing to her reputation as reliable. Notably, she frequently comments on the physical attributes, particularly breast sizes, of fellow witches, though she refrains from such behavior toward Sanya.
After the 501st disbanded following Gallia's liberation, Eila and Sanya relocated to the Suomus base in Kauhava, utilized by the 507th Joint Fighter Wing. They subsequently took leave to search for Sanya's parents in Orussia, though front-line conditions hindered their efforts. Eila remains connected to witches across units like the 502nd and 507th, visiting them periodically. Later, responding to a divination, she traveled to Romagna to aid Yoshika Miyafuji during a crisis.
Eila's Striker Units evolved throughout her service: she used a Brewster F2A Buffalo during her Mannerheim Cross action, later transitioning to Messerscharf Bf109G-2 and Bf109K-4 models in the 501st. Her "Ace of Diamonds" call sign derived from markings on her unit.
Her relationship with Sanya extends beyond camaraderie, with narrative elements suggesting romantic undertones. Eila displays jealousy when Sanya interacts closely with others and adjusts her life to support Sanya's nocturnal routines. Their shared journey to locate Sanya's parents further underscores their bond.
Historically, the character draws inspiration from Finnish ace pilot Eino Ilmari Juutilainen, whose wartime record of avoiding enemy fire parallels Eila's evasion abilities. Her middle name, Ilmatar, references both Eino's middle name and the Finnish air goddess from the Kalevala epic. Additional trivia includes her hosting a radio advice show and her dietary preference for traditional Suomus cuisine like reindeer, elk, and rye bread, though sandwiches are her specialty dish.
Suomus assigned her to the 501st Joint Fighter Wing as their top ace, reciprocating international aid received earlier. She initially held the rank of Warrant Officer before promotion to Pilot Officer and later Flying Officer. Partnered with Sanya Litvyak, Eila assisted with Striker Unit repairs and shifted her schedule to nocturnal operations to match Sanya's night combat duties. This partnership fostered a protective and nurturing dynamic, showcasing Eila's significant devotion to Sanya.
Eila possesses the magical ability Foresight, a detection magic enabling her to anticipate immediate enemy movements and evade attacks, earning her the moniker "Eila the Evasive." Its effectiveness diminishes for complex or long-term predictions. While her reliance on evasion occasionally raised concerns about neglecting defensive teamwork, she disproved this by effectively shielding Sanya. Her combat style employs weapons like the MG42 and Suomi M1931 submachine gun.
Personality-wise, Eila exhibits high energy, cheerfulness, and a mischievous streak, often playing pranks on comrades, aligning with traits of her black fox familiar. Her hobbies include tarot card fortune-telling, noted for its questionable accuracy. She demonstrates perceptiveness regarding others' emotions and maintains a relaxed demeanor in most situations, contributing to her reputation as reliable. Notably, she frequently comments on the physical attributes, particularly breast sizes, of fellow witches, though she refrains from such behavior toward Sanya.
After the 501st disbanded following Gallia's liberation, Eila and Sanya relocated to the Suomus base in Kauhava, utilized by the 507th Joint Fighter Wing. They subsequently took leave to search for Sanya's parents in Orussia, though front-line conditions hindered their efforts. Eila remains connected to witches across units like the 502nd and 507th, visiting them periodically. Later, responding to a divination, she traveled to Romagna to aid Yoshika Miyafuji during a crisis.
Eila's Striker Units evolved throughout her service: she used a Brewster F2A Buffalo during her Mannerheim Cross action, later transitioning to Messerscharf Bf109G-2 and Bf109K-4 models in the 501st. Her "Ace of Diamonds" call sign derived from markings on her unit.
Her relationship with Sanya extends beyond camaraderie, with narrative elements suggesting romantic undertones. Eila displays jealousy when Sanya interacts closely with others and adjusts her life to support Sanya's nocturnal routines. Their shared journey to locate Sanya's parents further underscores their bond.
Historically, the character draws inspiration from Finnish ace pilot Eino Ilmari Juutilainen, whose wartime record of avoiding enemy fire parallels Eila's evasion abilities. Her middle name, Ilmatar, references both Eino's middle name and the Finnish air goddess from the Kalevala epic. Additional trivia includes her hosting a radio advice show and her dietary preference for traditional Suomus cuisine like reindeer, elk, and rye bread, though sandwiches are her specialty dish.