Crow Armbrust
A charismatic upperclassman with a hidden agenda.
Crow Armbrust is a second-year student at Thors Military Academy who is assigned to Class VII at the start of the school year. He is later revealed to be the masked leader of the Imperial Liberation Front, known only as "C", and is responsible for the assassination of Chancellor Giliath Osborne. Crow is also an Awakener, capable of piloting the Divine Knight Ordine.
- Role
- Class VII Member
- Affiliation
- Thors Military Academy (Class VII), Imperial Liberation Front
- First Appearance
- Trails of Cold Steel
- Status
- Alive
- Weapon Type
- Dual Swords
Lore & Background
Crow Armbrust is introduced as a second-year student at Thors Military Academy who is assigned to Class VII at the start of the school year. He is later revealed to be the masked leader of the Imperial Liberation Front, known only as "C". During a speech by Chancellor Giliath Osborne regarding the annexation of Jurai, Crow assassinates Osborne, triggering a civil war between the Noble Faction/Provincial Armies and the Reformists/Imperial Army. Crow is also an Awakener, piloting the Divine Knight Ordine. He challenges Rean Schwarzer, who pilots Valimar, in Trista, but the fight is interrupted by the appearance of the Vermillion Apocalypse, the Divine Knight of the Noble Alliance. Crow retreats, while Rean is forced to withdraw later.
In Their Own Story
Crow Armbrust is a second-year student at Thors Military Academy who joins Class VII after failing to graduate. He is later revealed to be the masked leader of the Imperial Liberation Front, known only as "C". During a speech by Chancellor Giliath Osborne regarding Crossbell's recent bid for independence, Crow assassinates Osborne, triggering a civil war between the Noble Faction/Provincial Armies and the Reformists/Imperial Army. Crow is also an Awakener, piloting the Divine Knight Ordine. He challenges Rean Schwarzer, who pilots Valimar, in Trista and defeats him, allowing Valimar to escape with Rean.
Reader's Guide
Crow Armbrust is a second-year student at Thors Military Academy who joins Class VII after failing to graduate. He is later revealed to be the masked leader of the Imperial Liberation Front, known only as "C". During a speech by Chancellor Giliath Osborne regarding Crossbell's recent bid for independence, Crow assassinates Osborne, triggering a civil war between the Noble Faction/Provincial Armies and the Reformists/Imperial Army. Crow is also an Awakener, piloting the Divine Knight Ordine. He challenges Rean Schwarzer, who pilots Valimar, in Trista and defeats him, allowing Valimar to escape with Rean.
Did You Know?
- Crow is a second-year student who is assigned to Class VII at the start of the school year.
- He is the masked leader of the Imperial Liberation Front, known only as "C".
- Crow assassinates Chancellor Giliath Osborne during a speech about the annexation of Jurai.
- He pilots the Divine Knight Ordine and fights Rean in Trista, but the battle is interrupted by the Vermillion Apocalypse. Crow retreats, while Rean is forced to withdraw later.
- Crow's actions trigger the civil war between the Noble Faction and the Reformists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Crow Armbrust?
Crow is a mysterious transfer student and former elite Imperial soldier who joins Class VII at Thors Military Academy in Cold Steel III. He initially hides his troubled past as a member of the Crossbell Liberation Front while seeking redemption through combat.
What are Crow's fighting style and weapons?
He specializes in high-speed dual-sword techniques that allow him to overwhelm opponents with rapid strikes. His background as a special forces operative makes him one of the most physically capable fighters in the class.
How does Crow's personal story conclude?
By the end of Cold Steel IV, he fully embraces his identity and future alongside Class VII, having resolved the conflicts stemming from his time with the Liberation Front. He remains alive and continues to support his friends as they face the challenges of the changing Empire.
Why is Crow considered important to the series?
Crow serves as a crucial bridge between the military's dark history and the new generation of heroes, representing the struggle to find justice after being used as a weapon. His character arc highlights themes of redemption and the difficulty of moving past a violent past.
What motivates Crow to join Class VII?
Driven by a deep desire to protect those close to him, he seeks a new purpose beyond his former role as an enforcer for the Empire. Joining Class VII allows him to trade his isolated past for a shared future with people who understand his pain.
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