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2199 (Remake): Officer in Yamato‘s tactical division. Chief gunner. His rank is Lieutenant Junior Grade (or Second-grade Space Lieutenant). A native of Tokyo.

Manages the performance of weapons such as the ship’s cannons and missiles to support tactical operations. He is a heir to Nanbu Heavy Industry, a major munitions company. When he was selected as a member of the Yamato Plan, he joined over the objection of his parents. (ourstarblazers.com)

2202: Yamato‘s former ordnance chief. During the grand voyage to Iscandar, his strangely elitist attitude was wiped away, and he greatly increased his resilience as a soldier. On the other hand, he is critical of Earth’s current reconstruction policy. He serves under Kodai on the destroyer Yuunagi, in charge of ordnance.

2205: As Asuka‘s XO, he supports the new captain, Yuki Mori. He is the sergeant of Nambu Heavy Industries, which has a large influence on Earth’s military economy. His relationship with his father, Kozo, is becoming increasingly difficult.