Since he was able to make such commitments, he was a master strategist, shown multiple times through actions like capturing the Female Titan.īehind his front of assurance and single-minded determination, Erwin still had his human side. They would sacrifice their own humanity in order to bring change to the world where those who cannot sacrifice things important to them will not change anything. As Armin Arlelt put it, Erwin, like the aforementioned three men, had the ability to send his men to die if it would further the cause of humanity. He shared this unique stoic quality with men such as Garrison Commander Dot Pyxis, Section Commander Ian Dietrich, and Commander-in-Chief Dhalis Zachary. His ultimate goal was for humanity to once again rise up and become the dominant species over the Titans, a goal he is willing to sacrifice anything for. He accepted all news, good or bad, mockery or praise, with the same stoic attitude because he knew his objectives and would follow through with them. However, he made no effort to downplay the danger his regiment experiences.Įrwin was very grim. He was an eloquent speaker, able to sway many people, such as the military deliberation held to judge Eren Jaeger and the cadets choosing recruitment branches to join. He was also heavily involved in designing the plan that was used to capture said traitor. While he trusted his men, he was the first to realize that there was a spy interfering with the Scout Regiment, and was able to come up with a reasonable criteria to determine which of his soldiers to trust with vital information, and which to keep in the dark. He also wore a small, emerald bolo tie around his neck just like the other military commanders, Nile Dawk and Dot Pyxis.įollowing the second appearance of the Armored Titan, Erwin lost his right arm just below his shoulder as it was bitten off by a Titan.Įrwin was a complex character, portrayed as serious, calculating, seeing, and planning far for the future. His eyebrows were also quite noticeable, being very thick and bushy.Įrwin typically dressed in the standard military uniform, donning the Scout Regiment's signature green cape when on missions. He stood tall above most members of the Scout Regiment, with his blond hair kept neatly parted on the left side.Įrwin always wore a calm, collected expression on his face, his icy blue eyes being one of his most striking features.

4.7 The 57th Exterior Scouting Mission arcĮrwin had a commanding presence.4.4 Ilse's Notebook: Notes from a Scout Regiment Member.Due to uncertainty about his future, he later named Hange Zoë as his successor. Erwin developed the Long-Distance Enemy Scouting Formation. While he cared deeply for his men, he did not hesitate to sacrifice them for the good and prosperity of mankind, and his men have proven more than willing to stake their lives at his order. Discerning, intelligent, and widely respected, Erwin was an able commander. Erwin reflects on his reasons for living Įrwin Smith ( エルヴィン・スミス Eruvin Sumisu ?) was the 13th commander ( 団長 Danchō ?) of the Scout Regiment. And now, I'm close enough to the answers to reach out and grab them. But always, the dream I shared with my father flashed through my mind. That someday, I could check if I was right. was because I thought this day would come. Michael Tatum (English) Scout Regiment CommandersĮverything I've done till now.

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