Ace
Ace is a character from the mobile game Arknights and its animated adaptations. He is a Pythia (Phidia) Elite Operator and a founding veteran of Rhodes Island, serving as the commander of the E3 squad. Having been affiliated with the organization since its predecessor era under Babel, he is one of the few individuals who personally knew the Doctor prior to their memory loss.
Overview
Ace is a character from the mobile game Arknights and its animated adaptations. He is a Pythia (Phidia) Elite Operator and a founding veteran of Rhodes Island, serving as the commander of the E3 squad. Having been affiliated with the organization since its predecessor era under Babel, he is one of the few individuals who personally knew the Doctor prior to their memory loss.
Appearance
Ace is a tall, heavily built man with brown hair, a mustache, and a full beard. He wears sunglasses, tactical clothing consisting of a jacket and pants, black gloves, a wristwatch, and a headset. As a Defender operator, he carries a shield into battle.
Personality
Despite his intimidating and rugged appearance, Ace possesses a friendly, cheerful demeanor and laughs readily. He combines outstanding tactical intellect with strong administrative capability, often remaining in his office until midnight to complete paperwork. He places immense trust in the Doctor; upon discovering the Doctor's amnesia in Chernobog, he quickly accepted the situation and immediately agreed to follow their tactical commands once assured of their operational competence.
Abilities
Ace is a highly capable Defender operator who balances both offensive and defensive prowess. Possessing immense physical strength on par with Blaze, he excels at tactical command. His combat endurance is remarkable, allowing him to stand his ground and hold off overwhelming enemy assaults even after sustaining severe, debilitating injuries.
Background
Ace served Rhodes Island from its earlier days as Babel. During the rescue mission to retrieve the Doctor from Chernobog, he commanded the E3 squad. As the team attempted to evacuate, they were intercepted by Talulah, the leader of Reunion. To ensure the escape of the Doctor and his allies, Ace volunteered to stay behind and delay her catastrophic Arts attacks. Though he suffered the loss of an arm during the fierce engagement, he held the line until his ultimate death in battle.
Relationships
Ace shares a deep bond of trust with the Doctor, willingly entrusting battlefield command to them even after learning of their amnesia. He also maintains close ties with fellow Elite Operators of Rhodes Island, such as Blaze, serving alongside them as the core backbone of the organization.
Trivia
Ace's self-sacrificial action in the early storyline serves as a pivotal moment that highlights the high stakes and gravity of the conflict in the series.
