Gabriel Ascheron (RBU)

For the preservation of the ideals of the Republic! For justice, and for vengeance! SIEG! LURIA!

Gabriel Ascheron, more commonly known simply as Ascheron, is the totalitarian leader of the Republic of Luria, and by extension Emperor of Ascheron Kingdom Demesnes, the political and military union of the Republic and its annexed states. Beyond this, he believes the entire universe to be his rightful domain, and as such styles himself God-Emperor and Heir to the Stars, interchangeably.

Utterly obsessed with galactic domination, Ascheron is one of the most dangerous characters in BZPB Reborn - if not in terms of personal combat ability alone, but rather his ability to command and inspire the vast war machine that is Ascheron Kingdom Demesnes.

Personality
Ascheron resembles the archetypical warlike leader; headstrong, antagonistic and nihilistic. In keeping with the society which he rules over, he possesses strong misogynistic and racist views. Ascheron is intelligent, though not to the extremely high extent usually demonstrated by similar characters - instead, he prevails through his use of overwhelming force, and his incredible determination to achieve his goals, no matter the cost. He possesses little compassion or respect for others.

Arguably more important than his military expertise and raw fighting strength are his shrewd statesmanship and incredible charisma. He is a profound orator with an almost superhuman ability to influence his listeners. He understands the importance of keeping up the spirits of his people and will often turn any possible situation into a propaganda item. He maintains an immaculately deliberate public persona in order to bolster the morale of his people.

Appearance
Ascheron is incredibly handsome, and possesses golden-blonde hair, like his predecessors and daughter, Evangelise. He is tall and well-built, usually towering over his peers; his size gives him an presence that is alternately intimidating and inspiring.

Claíomh Solais
Claíomh Solais (pronounced /kleeve-solish/) is the legendary Sword of Light used by Ascheron. It was granted to him by Malak Al-Maut, and was used by him to quickly end the war with the Ta'har Empire. Though a powerful melee weapon in its own right, the primary method of using the Claíomh Solais is to discharge an immensely powerful blast of energy that can level continents. Once it has done this, however, it becomes inert for seven days, as it recharges.

Physically, the blade is a claymore; the blade is gold, trimmed with a dark, cobalt blue, and it has a great luster to it. Seven runes are engraved on either side of the blade in the same blue. When inert, the blade becomes a dull, stone-like grey, save for the runes, which glow red; for each day that passes towards it being recharged, one rune returns to its original color.