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Big Bert Armstrong, originally named Robert Armstrong and known as Daijiro Gou in Japanese media, is the second eldest son of Ned Armstrong (Baron Hrothgar) and Mary Ann Armstrong. His father, a hornless Boazanian noble who fled to Earth adopting the name Ned Armstrong after betrayal by his cousin Emperor Zambojil, concealed his extraterrestrial origins from Bert and his brothers, Steve and Jon, until the Boazanian invasion began.
Following his father's disappearance, Bert's demeanor shifted from playful to serious. Concerned by this change, his mother sent him to the countryside for training under a martial arts master. There, he mastered diverse hand-to-hand combat styles and meditation techniques, favoring the naginata as his weapon while also honing his bojutsu skills to wield any long, staff-like object effectively in combat.
As the pilot of the Volt Panzer, forming Voltes V's chest, Bert served the Voltes Team not only in the cockpit but also as their defense tactician, providing crucial strategic input during battles against Boazanian Beast Fighters. He demonstrated adaptability in combat, such as during a forced gladiatorial match where he fought the Boazanian warrior Takeo to protect his kidnapped brother.
Bert endured profound personal losses, including his mother's sacrifice shielding the Voltes Team from a Boazanian attack and the death of their mentor, Dr. Richard Smith, killed by a Boazanian imposter. These tragedies deepened his protective sense of responsibility towards his younger brother Jon during missions.
Romantically, Bert developed a relationship with Judalah, a hornless Boazanian spy sent to infiltrate Camp Big Falcon. He saved her from assailants and grew close, unaware of her true mission. Her identity, revealed as acting under duress due to her sister being Prince Zardoz's hostage, left Bert heartbroken. Judalah's subsequent failed assassination attempt on Zardoz and her disappearance left Bert emotionally scarred.
Bert provided emotional support to Jamie Robinson during her grief over her father's death, revealing Commander Robinson had concealed a terminal illness. He delivered Robinson's posthumous letter affirming his pride in Jamie, highlighting Bert's role as a compassionate confidant.
His combat prowess was further showcased when training his brother Steve in the "Butterfly Return" technique, a bare-handed blade deflection maneuver, underscoring Bert's martial expertise and commitment to strengthening the team's capabilities.
Following his father's disappearance, Bert's demeanor shifted from playful to serious. Concerned by this change, his mother sent him to the countryside for training under a martial arts master. There, he mastered diverse hand-to-hand combat styles and meditation techniques, favoring the naginata as his weapon while also honing his bojutsu skills to wield any long, staff-like object effectively in combat.
As the pilot of the Volt Panzer, forming Voltes V's chest, Bert served the Voltes Team not only in the cockpit but also as their defense tactician, providing crucial strategic input during battles against Boazanian Beast Fighters. He demonstrated adaptability in combat, such as during a forced gladiatorial match where he fought the Boazanian warrior Takeo to protect his kidnapped brother.
Bert endured profound personal losses, including his mother's sacrifice shielding the Voltes Team from a Boazanian attack and the death of their mentor, Dr. Richard Smith, killed by a Boazanian imposter. These tragedies deepened his protective sense of responsibility towards his younger brother Jon during missions.
Romantically, Bert developed a relationship with Judalah, a hornless Boazanian spy sent to infiltrate Camp Big Falcon. He saved her from assailants and grew close, unaware of her true mission. Her identity, revealed as acting under duress due to her sister being Prince Zardoz's hostage, left Bert heartbroken. Judalah's subsequent failed assassination attempt on Zardoz and her disappearance left Bert emotionally scarred.
Bert provided emotional support to Jamie Robinson during her grief over her father's death, revealing Commander Robinson had concealed a terminal illness. He delivered Robinson's posthumous letter affirming his pride in Jamie, highlighting Bert's role as a compassionate confidant.
His combat prowess was further showcased when training his brother Steve in the "Butterfly Return" technique, a bare-handed blade deflection maneuver, underscoring Bert's martial expertise and commitment to strengthening the team's capabilities.