Contessa, also known as Contessa Zaki, is a character from the Philippine television series Voltes V: Legacy. She is a prominent figure within the Boazanian Empire, serving as the chief researcher for the empire's ruler, Emperor Zambojil. Her position places her among the highest-ranking members of the imperial court, directly involved in the military and strategic decisions regarding the invasion of Earth.

Personality wise, Contessa is portrayed as a cunning and highly intelligent strategist. She is ambitious and confident in her abilities, often proposing plans that differ from the conventional brute force methods favored by other Boazanian generals. Unlike those who rely solely on massive beast fighters, she demonstrates a more analytical and psychological approach to warfare. This makes her a formidable presence in the war room, though her ideas are sometimes met with skepticism and mockery by other commanders, who view her methods as unorthodox or weak. She appears to be patient and calculating, choosing to study her enemies to find their weaknesses rather than engaging them directly in a battle of strength.

Contessa's primary motivation is to serve the interests of the Boazanian Empire and Emperor Zambojil, whose favor she seeks to earn. Her actions are driven by a desire to prove the effectiveness of her research and strategies, particularly when others doubt her. She is determined to succeed where other Boazanian forces have failed by devising new and unexpected methods to destroy the Earth's defending robot, Voltes V. Her personal ambition is closely tied to achieving victory for her empire and demonstrating her superiority as a researcher and tactician.

In the story, Contessa plays a crucial role as an antagonist who introduces a new kind of threat to the Voltes team. Instead of deploying a giant beast fighter, she formulates a plan to target the pilots of Voltes V directly when they are vulnerable and separated from their robot. To execute this strategy, she unleashes a pair of elite warriors, the twins Takeo and Arisa. These assassins are sent to Earth not to fight the super robot, but to attack the pilots and their families, representing a more personal and dangerous form of attack for the protagonists.

A key relationship for Contessa is with Prince Zardoz, the commander of the Boazanian forces on Earth. She is summoned by him to take over operations when his other generals continue to fail. However, this relationship is fraught with tension. While Zardoz places his trust in her to deliver results, he is dismissive of her personal advances and is strictly focused on her performance in battle. She is also positioned as a rival to Zardoz's other subordinates, such as General Draco and Zandra, who openly question and mock her plans, creating an internal power struggle within the Boazanian leadership.

The character also has a significant background as a manipulative and influential figure in the empire's history. She is depicted as the mother of Emperor Zambojil, making her the matriarch of the ruling family. In this elder role, she is shown to be instrumental in the psychological manipulation of a young Prince Zardoz. She worked alongside her son to brainwash Zardoz, turning him against his true father, Hrothgar (also known as Ned Armstrong on Earth), to ensure his loyalty to their faction. This reveals her to be a long-term schemer, capable of orchestrating deep emotional and mental control to secure her family's power.

While her direct combat abilities are not prominently featured, Contessa's notable abilities lie in her intellect, scientific knowledge, and strategic foresight. As the chief researcher, she has access to the empire's advanced technology and uses it to create new weapons and tactics. Her most notable ability is her analytical mind, which allows her to devise strategies that target the psychological and personal weaknesses of her enemies, a sharp contrast to the Boazanians' typical reliance on overwhelming firepower.