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Commander Leopard, originally named Leopard Error Franken-bach, commanded La Metal's military forces under Queen Promethium's mechanized empire. Tall with blonde hair, blue eyes, and typically dressed in military uniform with a beret, his defining feature was a cybernetic right arm, symbolizing his initial pledge of loyalty to the queen and the mechanization regime.
He began as a fiercely loyal subordinate, having voluntarily mechanized his arm to demonstrate allegiance. Leopard commanded the Space Panzer fleet, enforcing the queen's directives without question, defending against threats like Captain Harlock's ship, and ruthlessly suppressing human rebellions, including executing rebel leaders to maintain order.
A turning point came when Promethium ordered the forced mechanization of La Metal's remaining human population. Witnessing this, coupled with growing disillusionment over the empire's brutality against civilians—exemplified by the deaths of young rebels Tess and Oliver—triggered his crisis. He publicly denounced the mechanization policy, declared his human identity despite his cybernetic arm, and incited rebellion with the cry, "Rise up, everyone! Slay the cyborgs!"
Leading the rebellion, Leopard secretly allied with Larela, the deposed former queen, aiming to overthrow Promethium and evacuate humans to La Metal's hidden inner planet. His complex strategies included temporarily taking Maetel hostage to lure out Promethium. His motivations centered on preserving human dignity and free will, rejecting the mechanized empire's ideology of physical perfection. Beyond combat, he coordinated the construction of arks for human evacuation, viewing this as fulfilling Larela's vision for a sanctuary.
Leopard's development culminated in his refusal to compromise principles. Following a successful revolt, he declined external rebuilding assistance, asserting governing the survivors was his responsibility alone. This commitment to honor led to his assassination by a lingering Promethium loyalist during a public address, cementing his legacy as a martyr for human autonomy. His relationship with subordinate Burnbarrel, characterized by mutual loyalty and shared trauma, underscored his role as a dedicated but conflicted leader prioritizing humanity over blind allegiance.
He began as a fiercely loyal subordinate, having voluntarily mechanized his arm to demonstrate allegiance. Leopard commanded the Space Panzer fleet, enforcing the queen's directives without question, defending against threats like Captain Harlock's ship, and ruthlessly suppressing human rebellions, including executing rebel leaders to maintain order.
A turning point came when Promethium ordered the forced mechanization of La Metal's remaining human population. Witnessing this, coupled with growing disillusionment over the empire's brutality against civilians—exemplified by the deaths of young rebels Tess and Oliver—triggered his crisis. He publicly denounced the mechanization policy, declared his human identity despite his cybernetic arm, and incited rebellion with the cry, "Rise up, everyone! Slay the cyborgs!"
Leading the rebellion, Leopard secretly allied with Larela, the deposed former queen, aiming to overthrow Promethium and evacuate humans to La Metal's hidden inner planet. His complex strategies included temporarily taking Maetel hostage to lure out Promethium. His motivations centered on preserving human dignity and free will, rejecting the mechanized empire's ideology of physical perfection. Beyond combat, he coordinated the construction of arks for human evacuation, viewing this as fulfilling Larela's vision for a sanctuary.
Leopard's development culminated in his refusal to compromise principles. Following a successful revolt, he declined external rebuilding assistance, asserting governing the survivors was his responsibility alone. This commitment to honor led to his assassination by a lingering Promethium loyalist during a public address, cementing his legacy as a martyr for human autonomy. His relationship with subordinate Burnbarrel, characterized by mutual loyalty and shared trauma, underscored his role as a dedicated but conflicted leader prioritizing humanity over blind allegiance.