Description
Gerry Strydum, a US Army General in his fifties, hails from the United States. He possesses an imposing build, standing 195 cm (6'5") tall and weighing 100 kg (220 lbs). His appearance features gray-blue eyes, numerous combat scars marking his face, and short-cut hair that has turned from blonde to grey. He consistently wears a soldier's uniform and military beret.
His defining confrontation occurred during the Vietnam War when Yuujirou Hanma attacked his base. Strydum, expressing admiration for Yuujirou's prowess, attempted a handshake. This act nearly cost him his life as Yuujirou used him as a human shield against gunfire. Strydum survived with broken ribs, shielded by an unnoticed bullet-proof vest, marking the start of their complex association.
Post-war, Strydum transitioned from adversary to companion, frequently accompanying Yuujirou to global conflict zones. He gained a measured understanding of Yuujirou, acknowledging him as the sole individual to bring the United States to its knees. However, Strydum consistently disapproved of Yuujirou's excessive brutality and lack of mercy, often clashing with his actions despite their camaraderie.
Strydum also mentored Yuujirou's son, Baki Hanma, providing updates on his father. When Baki sought training to confront Yuujirou, Strydum arranged his dispatch to Hokkaido intending a challenge against five soldiers. This inadvertently led Baki to battle the legendary super-soldier Gaia, causing Strydum significant distress. He later expressed relief at Baki's victorious return.
He organized the duel between Baki and Yuujirou at a US Armed Forces Base in Japan, leveraging extraterritoriality to prevent police intervention. Witnessing the brutal confrontation that left Baki severely beaten and caused Emi Akezawa's death filled Strydum with profound regret over his role. Throughout the father-son conflict, Strydum maintained loyalty to Yuujirou but consistently showed greater sympathy for Baki's position, particularly due to his lack of parental support.
Strydum reappeared commanding a US Army unit tasked with pacifying Pickle, a reanimated prehistoric human. After conventional methods failed, he stripped naked to signal non-hostile intent. This gesture calmed Pickle, allowing Strydum to later escort him to Japan.
A combat-hardened soldier, Strydum is proficient in military combat techniques. His bravery is evident in challenging Yuujirou directly and confronting Hector Doyle over unethical tactics. However, these courageous acts sometimes led to near-disastrous consequences, like the initial handshake incident and a later ill-fated challenge against Yuujirou while wearing mechanical armor.
His defining confrontation occurred during the Vietnam War when Yuujirou Hanma attacked his base. Strydum, expressing admiration for Yuujirou's prowess, attempted a handshake. This act nearly cost him his life as Yuujirou used him as a human shield against gunfire. Strydum survived with broken ribs, shielded by an unnoticed bullet-proof vest, marking the start of their complex association.
Post-war, Strydum transitioned from adversary to companion, frequently accompanying Yuujirou to global conflict zones. He gained a measured understanding of Yuujirou, acknowledging him as the sole individual to bring the United States to its knees. However, Strydum consistently disapproved of Yuujirou's excessive brutality and lack of mercy, often clashing with his actions despite their camaraderie.
Strydum also mentored Yuujirou's son, Baki Hanma, providing updates on his father. When Baki sought training to confront Yuujirou, Strydum arranged his dispatch to Hokkaido intending a challenge against five soldiers. This inadvertently led Baki to battle the legendary super-soldier Gaia, causing Strydum significant distress. He later expressed relief at Baki's victorious return.
He organized the duel between Baki and Yuujirou at a US Armed Forces Base in Japan, leveraging extraterritoriality to prevent police intervention. Witnessing the brutal confrontation that left Baki severely beaten and caused Emi Akezawa's death filled Strydum with profound regret over his role. Throughout the father-son conflict, Strydum maintained loyalty to Yuujirou but consistently showed greater sympathy for Baki's position, particularly due to his lack of parental support.
Strydum reappeared commanding a US Army unit tasked with pacifying Pickle, a reanimated prehistoric human. After conventional methods failed, he stripped naked to signal non-hostile intent. This gesture calmed Pickle, allowing Strydum to later escort him to Japan.
A combat-hardened soldier, Strydum is proficient in military combat techniques. His bravery is evident in challenging Yuujirou directly and confronting Hector Doyle over unethical tactics. However, these courageous acts sometimes led to near-disastrous consequences, like the initial handshake incident and a later ill-fated challenge against Yuujirou while wearing mechanical armor.