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'''The Commander''' (指挥官 (zhǐhuīguān) in Chinese and 指揮官 (shikikan) in Japanese) is the identity of the player character in [[Girls' Frontline]] and [[Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium]]. Because they represent the player, their gender and past are loosely defined in the games.

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|characterinfo={{StoryQuote|I have always yearned for a peaceful life, but unfortunately, there are those in the blood and carnage still waiting for me to return.<ref>{{cite|gfl|angular|E2}}</ref>}}

Because of the particularity of G&K troops being T-Dolls, the main factor of recruitment for human commanders isn't professional training or experience, but being able to pass a psychological evaluation dedicated to measuring interpersonal compatibility with T-Dolls. The Commander displayed such traits of character as patience, courage and loyalty.<ref name=Timeline /> Their main conviction is to be an uncompromising protector, in opposition to the grand vision of the [[Rossartrism|Rossartrists]] which requires sacrifices to impose their vision of society. The Commander's ideal implies many bitter failures and personal sacrifices, and they are often haunted by a sense of powerlessness<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|~~Endpoint~~}}</ref><ref name=SL85>{{cite|gfl2|SL-8-5}}</ref><ref name=GS12>{{cite|gfl2|[[Amidst Wings of Gray]] GS-1-2}}</ref> and sometimes sleepless nights due to nightmares.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories#Divinity of Slumber]], [[Dusty Memories#Hidden Feelings]]}}</ref> Though they disagree with the tenets of Rossartrism, they recognize that some of its proponents like [[Gilda Ulrich]] also aim to protect individual lives.<ref name=2A2>{{cite|gfl|iso|2A2}}</ref> Ulrich considered that the Commander and Angelia were people who had the kindness<ref name=DR12B /> and willpower necessary to further the cause of Rossartrism.<ref name=DR25B /> According to [[AK-12]], the Commander isn't one to yield to threats but is easily swayed by people feigning to need their help.<ref name=MS23B>{{cite|gfl|ms|Ship of Theseus III}}</ref>

Because of the particularity of G&K troops being T-Dolls, the main factor of recruitment for human commanders isn't professional training or experience, but being able to pass a psychological evaluation dedicated to measuring interpersonal compatibility with T-Dolls. The Commander displayed such traits of character as patience, courage and loyalty.<ref name=Timeline /> Their main conviction is to be an uncompromising protector, in opposition to the grand vision of the [[Rossartrism|Rossartrists]] which requires sacrifices to impose their vision of society. The Commander's ideal implies many bitter failures and personal sacrifices, and they are often haunted by a sense of powerlessness<ref name=FP414>{{cite|gfl|fp|E4-14}}</ref><ref name=SL85>{{cite|gfl2|SL-8-5}}</ref><ref name=GS12>{{cite|gfl2|[[Amidst Wings of Gray]] GS-1-2}}</ref> and sometimes sleepless nights due to nightmares.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories#Divinity of Slumber]], [[Dusty Memories#Hidden Feelings]]}}</ref> Though they disagree with the tenets of Rossartrism, they recognize that some of its proponents like [[Gilda Ulrich]] also aim to protect individual lives.<ref name=2A2>{{cite|gfl|iso|2A2}}</ref> Ulrich considered that the Commander and Angelia were people who had the kindness<ref name=DR12B /> and willpower necessary to further the cause of Rossartrism.<ref name=DR25B /> According to [[AK-12]], the Commander isn't one to yield to threats but is easily swayed by people feigning to need their help.<ref name=MS23B>{{cite|gfl|ms|Ship of Theseus III}}</ref>

Unlike most humans, the Commander doesn't perceive [[Dolls]] as inferior to humans. They ensure that their Doll subordinates live in dignity and grow as they gather more experience,<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|C96|HG|4|costume=costume1}} Neural Upgrade Story 2, {{doll name|Gepard M1|RF|4|costume=costume4}} Neural Upgrade 2 and {{doll name|Welrod MkII|HG|6|costume=costume4}} Neural Upgrade Story 3}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bookshelf of Memories]]|Her Smile - Black Pepper}}</ref><ref name=SL85 /><ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Groza/Profile]], Record 6}}</ref> and don't perceive their emotions as a design flaw.<ref name=C123>{{cite|gfl|12-3}}</ref> This has earned them the undying loyalty of the Dolls under their command. {{doll name|M82A1|RF|5}} called the Commander “one who is trusted by all dolls.”<ref name=CT0 /> Later on, they're described as “The one who has ventured into the contamination zone alone but at the same time also lives in every Griffin Doll's heart.”<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories]], Heart of the Dishes}}</ref> They have been described as “magnetic” towards some entities (like [[Peritya]]) who take interest in observing the unpredictable events befalling them and their reaction.<ref name=Vayne /> They claim to be an atheist, only trusting in themselves and their subordinates,<ref>{{cite|gfl|angular|E3}}</ref> and drink very sparingly.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Ullrid/Profile#Record 6]]}}</ref>

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{{doll name|M4A1|AR|4}} said she admired the Commander's pride and honor in combat,<ref>{{cite|gfl|c+|E4}}</ref> but they have also been described as utterly merciless.<ref name=C123 /> They are also a skilled deceiver and a good liar when the situation calls for it.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ct|Ground Zero, the Commander claims that they are the best liar in the world. Also see: every time they told {{doll name|MP5|SMG|4}} and {{doll name|Nagant Revolver|HG|2}} that drinking milk will make them grow taller.}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Suomi|SMG|5|costume=costume3}}'s Mission for Happiness costume story, Suomi calls out the Commander as a known liar}}</ref> They mentioned once that they often purchase clothes for their Dolls,<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Klukai/Profile]], Record 7}}</ref> which ties into the costume systems of the [[T-Doll Costume Index|first]] and [[GFL2 Costumes|second]] games. [[Dandelion]] once teased the Commander for not being committed to any sentimental relationship despite how pushy some of their subordinates have been in Griffin.<ref name=GS12 />

The Commander has been known under codenames at times, such as “Robin”<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms}}</ref> and “Linchpin”,<ref name=Vayne>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories]], The Riddle of Vayne}}</ref> In one untranslated de-[[canon]]ized story, they used the name 凯利·诺顿 (Kelly Norton).<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Echo of Dawn]] ZA-1-1 (pre-rewrite only)}}</ref> They received a variety of nicknames from their Dolls: {{CollapseSection|

The Commander has been known under codenames at times, such as “Robin”<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms}}</ref> and “Linchpin”.<ref name=Vayne>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories]], The Riddle of Vayne}}</ref> In one untranslated de-[[canon]]ized story, they used the name 凯利·诺顿 (Kelly Norton).<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Echo of Dawn]] ZA-1-1 (pre-rewrite only)}}</ref> They received a variety of nicknames from their Dolls: {{CollapseSection|

*Boss ([[Thompson]], [[AK-47]], [[FMG-9]], [[Glock 17]], [[AK-74U]], [[QSB-91]], [[VSK-94]], [[Nova]], [[APC556]], [[M327]], [[APC9K]], [[FM24]], [[P99]])

*Master ([[G36]], [[G41]], [[Hanyang Type 88]], [[Agent]])

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Very little is known of the Commander before they got hired by [[Griffin and Kryuger]] in 2062. They were considered to be rather young for their job,<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|M1014|SG|4}} acquisition quote}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Gepard M1|RF|3|costume=costume2}} Looking Forward to Tomorrow costume story (female Commander choice)}}</ref> and received a formal education<ref>{{cite|gfl||[[Dream Theatre]]|New Fork}}</ref> though they likely lived in Yellow Zones most of their life since they had never seen a Green Zone ID before being offered one.<ref>{{cite|gfl|dr|Departure Time II}}</ref> At G&K, they were assigned to a forward base in Sector 09, in a relatively calm area near the frontline of the hostile [[Sangvis Ferri]] territory. At the time, G&K had accepted the contract for six months and had urgent need of more personnel to contain the menace.<ref>{{cite|ab1|Glossary}}</ref><ref name=Timeline>{{cite|ab1|Timeline}}</ref>

During [[Maze Guess]], the trainee who takes command of one of the testing teams, Cadet 41 of the 2060 class of the Department of Tactical Command of Griffin & Kryuger,<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Maze Guess]], Interpolation Analysis}}</ref> ends up being called “Commander” by the Dolls as a show of respect for their skills,<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Maze Guess]], Asymptotic Analysis}}</ref> but it's unconfirmed that they're the same character as the Commander.

===Recovery of AR Team===

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===Machlian===

After Angelia's investigations moved to Berlin, [[Griffin Lyons]] sent the Commander, AR team and Dandelion to Germany to capture a woman named [[Morridow]] in the village of Nohnsdorf, near Berlin where Angelia was operating. Kryuger warned the Commander not to trust ~~Griffin~~. The mission came in just as Kalina was diagnosed with [[ELID]] and sent to the hospital,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Wrestling Snakes II}}</ref> and concern for her wouldn't leave the Commander's mind through their operations in Berlin.<ref name=MS25A /> From 18 to 20 September 2064,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Lurking}}</ref> the Commander infiltrated the Paradeus community of Bohnsdorf under the identity if a refugee named Robin during three days,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Birth of Apate I}}</ref> but deviated from the mission to rescue [[Machlian]], the village's Saint, from being molested by her sponsors. The Commander only realized after escaping that Machlian matched their target's description.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Birth of Apate II}}</ref> After escaping Paradeus pursuit and meeting Squad Griffin, the Commander was headquartered in a building of the Berlin old town<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Shoulders of a Griffin I}}</ref> and was tasked by ~~Griffin~~ to work with Angelia to determine the link between Morridow and Machlian.

After Angelia's investigations moved to Berlin, [[Griffin Lyons|the Earl]] sent the Commander, AR team and Dandelion to Germany to capture a woman named [[Morridow]] in the village of Nohnsdorf, near Berlin where Angelia was operating. Kryuger warned the Commander not to trust the Earl. The mission came in just as Kalina was diagnosed with [[ELID]] and sent to the hospital,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Wrestling Snakes II}}</ref> and concern for her wouldn't leave the Commander's mind through their operations in Berlin.<ref name=MS25A /> From 18 to 20 September 2064,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Lurking}}</ref> the Commander infiltrated the Paradeus community of Bohnsdorf under the identity if a refugee named Robin during three days,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Birth of Apate I}}</ref> but deviated from the mission to rescue [[Machlian]], the village's Saint, from being molested by her sponsors. The Commander only realized after escaping that Machlian matched their target's description.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Birth of Apate II}}</ref> After escaping Paradeus pursuit and meeting Squad Griffin, the Commander was headquartered in a building of the Berlin old town<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Shoulders of a Griffin I}}</ref> and was tasked by the Earl to work with Angelia to determine the link between Morridow and Machlian.

~~Griffin~~ also explained his ideal for world order, which the Commander disagreed with due to concentration of power and the implied sacrifice of justice and dignity it required. ~~Griffin~~ presented a fable consisting of a hedgehog who uses its spines to reject any world conception differnt from its own, and an adaptable fox who can choose the best path forward, asking which animal the Commander would choose to be.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Shoulders of a Griffin III}}</ref> Angelia and the Commander at long last met in person in ~~Griffin~~'s Athena's Bar, and agreed on their next move to root out Paradeus, with the Commander leading the interrogation of Machlian while Angelia interrogated the Paradeus allies captured in Bremen. Having dealt with the real Morridow's ability to act as a completely different person in Bremen, Angelia advised the Commander to exercise caution and treat Machlian as an enemy, but the Commander didn't believe the meek Machlian could be an infiltrator.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Balls and Vase}}</ref>

The Earl also explained his ideal for world order, which the Commander disagreed with due to concentration of power and the implied sacrifice of justice and dignity it required. The Earl presented a fable consisting of a hedgehog who uses its spines to reject any world conception differnt from its own, and an adaptable fox who can choose the best path forward, asking which animal the Commander would choose to be.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Shoulders of a Griffin III}}</ref> Angelia and the Commander at long last met in person in the Earl's Athena's Bar, and agreed on their next move to root out Paradeus, with the Commander leading the interrogation of Machlian while Angelia interrogated the Paradeus allies captured in Bremen. Having dealt with the real Morridow's ability to act as a completely different person in Bremen, Angelia advised the Commander to exercise caution and treat Machlian as an enemy, but the Commander didn't believe the meek Machlian could be an infiltrator.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Balls and Vase}}</ref>

When Dandelion hacked into the unconscious Machlian's virtual cognition image, Paradeus' plan to use [[Iaso's Box]]es dirty bombs to destroy Berlin was revealed.<ref name=MS25A>{{cite|gfl|ms|Heraclitus’ River III}}</ref> Despite the clock ticking and Machlian's refusal to explain her ability to cure humans from ELID, the Commander didn't try to forcefully get the bombs' location our of her, which she didn't consciously know, insisting to earn Machlian's trust with good treatment instead,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Cretan Labyrinth III}}</ref> even making plans to bring her back to Area S09 away from Paradeus.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Indecipherable Heart}}</ref> Invading Machlian's mind at night against orders, [[ST AR-15]] found memories from Morridow in unconscious areas of Machlian's mind, but the Commander still didn't consider a threat until they could determine the origins of the memories,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Dreams on the Island of Dia III}}</ref> comforted in their choice by Persica's theory that Machlian and Morridow might be two different persons with an unconscious connection.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Dreams on the Island of Dia IV}}</ref>

While unnerved after learning of Kalina's worsening condition, the Commander received the help of ~~Griffin~~, who located the places where the bombs had been planted based on the images from Machlian's unsconscious memories. Machlian asked to join the investigations to confirm if her "visions" were true and the Commander allowed it.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Defying the Moerae I}}</ref> Being on location allowed Machlian to recover more precise memories and help in defusing the bombs.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Defying the Moerae III}}</ref> The group was attacked by [[Narciss]] while defusing a bomb at the quarantine wall, and Machlian had a vision of her own death, but the Commander saved her from being killed by one of Narciss' flying blades. Machlian decided to trust the Commander since they had "changed destiny", but AR-15 still suspected that Machlian had exposed herself to danger in an attempt to have the Commander killed.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Clothos’ Thread III}}</ref>

While unnerved after learning of Kalina's worsening condition, the Commander received the help of the Earl, who located the places where the bombs had been planted based on the images from Machlian's unsconscious memories. Machlian asked to join the investigations to confirm if her "visions" were true and the Commander allowed it.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Defying the Moerae I}}</ref> Being on location allowed Machlian to recover more precise memories and help in defusing the bombs.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Defying the Moerae III}}</ref> The group was attacked by [[Narciss]] while defusing a bomb at the quarantine wall, and Machlian had a vision of her own death, but the Commander saved her from being killed by one of Narciss' flying blades. Machlian decided to trust the Commander since they had "changed destiny", but AR-15 still suspected that Machlian had exposed herself to danger in an attempt to have the Commander killed.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Clothos’ Thread III}}</ref>

After failing to prevent the Iaso's Boxes from killing the inhabitants of Bohnsdorf, the grieving Machlian promised to do her utmost to help the Commander and grant them the ELID antidote made from her blood.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Lachesis’ Measure III}}</ref> The incident at Bohnsdorf also revealed that the Commander had acquired semi-immunity to ELID. ~~Griffin~~ requested to take custody of Machlian after learning that her "visions" were accurate, but didn't press the issue when the Commander refused.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Atropos’ Shears I}}</ref> The Commander again protected Machlian when a riot occurred at the Berlin prison at the same time the Iaso's Boxes planted there detonated. Having exhausted all of her leads and lost [[AK-12]] in a Paradeus attack, Angelia asked to interrogate Machlian, but the Commander wanted her to wait after they had visited the Paradeus lab and obtained the ELID cure from Machlian's blood. Angelia was furious to hear that the Commander still trusted Machlian and accused them of having their judgment altered by their pursuit of a cure for Kalina.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Atropos’ Shears III}}</ref> AR-15 agreed with Angelia on all accounts.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Nyx’s Night II}}</ref>

After failing to prevent the Iaso's Boxes from killing the inhabitants of Bohnsdorf, the grieving Machlian promised to do her utmost to help the Commander and grant them the ELID antidote made from her blood.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Lachesis’ Measure III}}</ref> The incident at Bohnsdorf also revealed that the Commander had acquired semi-immunity to ELID. The Earl requested to take custody of Machlian after learning that her "visions" were accurate, but didn't press the issue when the Commander refused.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Atropos’ Shears I}}</ref> The Commander again protected Machlian when a riot occurred at the Berlin prison at the same time the Iaso's Boxes planted there detonated. Having exhausted all of her leads and lost [[AK-12]] in a Paradeus attack, Angelia asked to interrogate Machlian, but the Commander wanted her to wait after they had visited the Paradeus lab and obtained the ELID cure from Machlian's blood. Angelia was furious to hear that the Commander still trusted Machlian and accused them of having their judgment altered by their pursuit of a cure for Kalina.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Atropos’ Shears III}}</ref> AR-15 agreed with Angelia on all accounts.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Nyx’s Night II}}</ref>

At the Sector D8 lab,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|Decreasing Entropy XII}}</ref> the Commander entered the building along with the Squad Griffin, AR Team, Dandelion and Machlian in order to monitor Machlian and benefit from Dandelion's powerful abilities for protection.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Nyx’s Night I}}</ref> As the cure was synthetised, Machlian was separated from the group, Dandelion's abilities were crippled by a new form of jamming and Paradeus troops attacked,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Nyx’s Night II}}</ref> intending to capture the Commander and Dandelion.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Hypnos’ Eyes III}}</ref> Morridow made her own appearance disguised as Machlian, but failed to hoodwink Squad Griffin.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Thanatos’ Kiss I}}</ref> Against the Commander's wishes to stop sacrificing troops, Squad Griffin took a last stand to let the others escape the lab, and [[VP1915|Perosa]] informed them that she's marked Morridow so she could be distinguished from the real Machlian.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Thanatos’ Kiss III}}</ref>

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{{StoryQuote|Even if we die here, you will never succeed. There is no path for [[Paradeus]] which does not end in its destruction… I'll see you in Hell.|<ref name=MS413B />}}

In Angelia's fake memories during [[Slow Shock]], M4A1 never intervened and the Commander was killed in the lab.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|AUT The Wave}}</ref>

===Operation Cocoon in Berlin===

In contrast with the method employed on Machlian, the Commander directed the invasion of Morridow's mind to sound for usable intel, though they couldn't find much without M4's assistance,<ref name=PR16 /> and allowed AR-15 to physically torture her.<ref name=PR22 /><ref name=PR26 /> Morridow took to taunting the Commander with the memories acquired from Machlian, constantly belittling her "sister".<ref name=PR114 /><ref name=PR22>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-2}}</ref> The Commander buried Machlian outside Berlin in an unmarked tomb.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E1-12}}</ref> They also became involved with agent [[J]], recommended by K, in the search for Angelia.<ref name=PR114>{{cite|gfl|pr|E1-14}}</ref> Morridow became more cooperative after being subjected to M4's mental invasion,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-4}}</ref> revealing one of the manufacturing sites of the Iaso's Boxes for [[Operation Cocoon]].<ref name=PR26>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-6}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-8}}</ref>

Following a lead from J,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-11}}</ref> the Commander and AR Team investigated another suspected Paradeus location<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-12}}</ref> and was nearly killed by [[Grig]], only being saved by Morridow being a higher-priority target for the Paradeus assassin. M4 saved Morridow from being killed and the group barely escaped the attack.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-14}}</ref> The Commander talked with ~~Griffin~~ again, who was pleased that they requested more resources rather than to cancel the operation.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-15}}</ref> ~~Griffin~~ arranged for Kryuger to bring the T-Dolls to Germany in the [[Elmo]] MCV,<ref name=PR39 /> while sending the [[Protocol Assimilation|assimilated]] [[Sangvis Ferri]] T-Dolls ahead.<ref name=PR57>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-7}}</ref> To the general surprise, Morridow readily gave up the location of the Iaso's Boxes shipments, claiming she wanted to thanks M4 for saving her, and to get back at Grig for trying to kill her.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-2}}</ref> The intel proved to be outdated as the storage location had been emptied, but yielded a new lead<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-4}}</ref> that took them to the Berlin Airport,<ref name=PR39>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-9}}</ref> where Morridow nearly managed to capture M4 and flee until [[M16A1]]'s intervened,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-12}}</ref> and the Commander's troops stopped the bombs from leaving by air.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-14}}</ref>

Following a lead from J,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-11}}</ref> the Commander and AR Team investigated another suspected Paradeus location<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-12}}</ref> and was nearly killed by [[Grig]], only being saved by Morridow being a higher-priority target for the Paradeus assassin. M4 saved Morridow from being killed and the group barely escaped the attack.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-14}}</ref> The Commander talked with the Earl again, who was pleased that they requested more resources rather than to cancel the operation.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-15}}</ref> The Earl arranged for Kryuger to bring the T-Dolls to Germany in the [[Elmo]] MCV,<ref name=PR39 /> while sending the [[Protocol Assimilation|assimilated]] [[Sangvis Ferri]] T-Dolls ahead.<ref name=PR57>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-7}}</ref> To the general surprise, Morridow readily gave up the location of the Iaso's Boxes shipments, claiming she wanted to thanks M4 for saving her, and to get back at Grig for trying to kill her.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-2}}</ref> The intel proved to be outdated as the storage location had been emptied, but yielded a new lead<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-4}}</ref> that took them to the Berlin Airport,<ref name=PR39>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-9}}</ref> where Morridow nearly managed to capture M4 and flee until [[M16A1]]'s intervened,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-12}}</ref> and the Commander's troops stopped the bombs from leaving by air.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-14}}</ref>

Receiving temporary assistance from M16, the Commander was asked by J to join him at the location where Paradeus held Angelia.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-1}}</ref> But J had obtained the location from [[RPK-16]], unaware of her betrayal,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-2}}</ref> and RPK led J to a different plant than the one at the coordinates received by the Commander in a ploy to massacre Stasi agents and blackmail the German governemtn.<ref name=PR43 /><ref name=PR49 /> Breaking into the German government building,<ref name=PR43>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-3}}</ref> the Commander met with [[Romy Riefenstahl]], who was clearing evidence of the German government's collusion with Paradeus.<ref name=PR49 /> Riefenstahl had decided to take part in the cleanup herself in order to meet the Commander and prod them for intel.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-3}}</ref> The Commander realized that they had been sent to the wrong place, and arrived barely in time at the second plant to save J from [[Bramedb]]'s attack.<ref name=PR49>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-9}}</ref>

~~Receiving temporary assistance from~~ M16, the Commander ~~was asked by J~~ to ~~join him at~~ the ~~location where Paradeus held~~ Angelia.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-1}}</ref> ~~But J had obtained~~ the ~~location~~ from ~~[[RPK-16]], unaware of her betrayal~~,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-2}}</ref> ~~and RPK led J to a different plant than~~ the ~~one~~ at the ~~coordinates received by the Commander~~ in a ~~ploy to massacre Stasi agents and blackmail the German governemtn.<ref name=PR43 /><ref name=PR49 /> Breaking into the German government building~~,<ref ~~name=PR43~~>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-3}}</ref> the Commander ~~met with~~ [[~~Romy Riefenstahl~~]], ~~who was clearing evidence of~~ the ~~German government's collusion with Paradeus. The Commander realized~~ that ~~they~~ had ~~been sent~~ to ~~the wrong place~~, and ~~arrived barely~~ in ~~time at~~ the ~~second plant to save J from [[Bramedb]]'s attack~~.<ref ~~name=PR49~~>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-9}}</ref>

Shortly after M16's departure, [[Gray (Enemy)|Gray]] contacted the Commander to offer a prisonier exchange with Angelia and Morridow. During the call, Angelia made a cryptic comment about tatoos.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-12}}</ref> The Commander was haunted by a prescient dream of the destruction of Area S09 while sleeping on the offer. With the Earl abiding by their decision on the exchange, the Commander decided to accept the offer despite M4 having disappeared from Dandelion's body and the potential intel still held by Morridow, in order to save Ange while seizing an opportunity to make contact with the Paradeus leadership.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-5}}</ref> The gamble didn't work out: Paradeus ambushed the Commander's forces at the exchange site in Berlin Airport and recovered Morridow while having only brought a stand-in for Angelia,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-6}}</ref> and the Commander's troops only survived thanks to the timely arrival of the Sangvis Ferri reinforcements.<ref name=PR57 /> The Commander wanted to fly back to Area S09 after hearing about the [[Fireworks Incident]] attack, but the combats that had broken at Berlin Airport in the last days had paralyzed air transport,<ref name=PR58 /> pacing restlessly until Kryuger contacted them to announce their victory, and asking them to focus on the Berlin mission while the surviving G&K forces made way to germany in the Elmo.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-6}}</ref>

~~Shortly after M16's departure~~, ~~[[Gray (Enemy)|Gray]] contacted~~ the Commander to ~~offer a prisonier exchange with Angelia and Morridow. During~~ the ~~call~~, Angelia ~~made a cryptic~~ comment about tatoos.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-12}}</ref> ~~The Commander~~ was ~~haunted~~ by ~~a prescient dream of the destruction of Area S09 while sleeping on the offer. With Griffin abiding by their decision on the exchange, the Commander decided~~ to ~~accept the offer despite M4 having disappeared~~ from ~~Dandelion's body and the potential intel still held by Morridow, in order to save Ange while seizing an opportunity to make contact with~~ the Paradeus ~~leadership~~.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-5}}</ref> ~~The gamble didn't work out: Paradeus ambushed~~ the Commander~~'s forces at the exchange site in Berlin Airport and recovered Morridow while having only brought~~ a ~~stand-in for~~ Angelia,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-6}}</ref> ~~and~~ the Commander~~'s troops only survived thanks to~~ the ~~timely arrival~~ of ~~the Sangvis Ferri reinforcements.<ref name=PR57 /> The Commander wanted to fly back to Area S09 after hearing about the~~ [[~~Fireworks Incident~~]] ~~attack~~, ~~but the combats that~~ had ~~broken at Berlin Airport in~~ the ~~last days had paralyzed air transport~~,<ref name=PR58 /> pacing restlessly until Kryuger contacted them to announce their victory, and asking them to focus on the Berlin mission while the surviving G&K forces made way to germany in the Elmo.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-6}}</ref>

Registered as an official Stasi consultant, the Commander took part in the continued investigation of suspected Paradeus sites, and requested to investigate the emptied Berlin Prison, based on the Angelia's comment about her tatoos. With the Sangvis Ferri troops able to take on the Paradeus elites, the Commander ordered an assault on the Paradeus facilities hidden under the prison after finding hints of Angelia's presence.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-7}}</ref> This was in fact fake information fabricated by [[Nemhran]] to mislead them away from the real Paradeus production lines.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-1}}</ref> Despite holding the advantage, the Commander fell for a fake Angelia again, allowing the Paradeus troops to retreat.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-9}}</ref> Riefenstahl later gave to the Commander the neural cores of [[AN-94]] and [[AK-15]], who had been destroyed during Angelia's capture and recovered during the Stasi's investigation,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-12}}</ref> and the Commander sent the cores back to [[Statesec]].

~~Registered as an official Stasi consultant~~, the Commander ~~took part in~~ the ~~continued investigation of suspected Paradeus sites, and requested~~ to investigate the emptied Berlin Prison, based on the Angelia's comment about her tatoos. With the Sangvis Ferri troops able to take on the Paradeus elites, the Commander ordered an assault on the Paradeus facilities hidden under the prison after finding hints of Angelia's presence.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-7}}</ref> Despite holding the advantage, the Commander fell for a fake Angelia again, allowing the Paradeus ~~troops to retreat~~.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-9}}</ref> Riefenstahl later gave to the Commander the neural cores of [[AN-94]] and [[AK-15]], who had been destroyed during Angelia's capture and recovered during the Stasi's investigation,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|~~E6-12~~}}</ref> ~~and the Commander sent the cores back to [[Statesec]].~~

By that point, the Commander had acquired a reputation as the only person to have successfully struck back at Paradeus.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|E26}}</ref>

===[[Battle of the Dead Sea]]===

After Riefenstahl determined that Paradeus' base of operations in Germany was hidden in the Dead Sea, the Stasi, Statesec and the Commander cooperated to mount Operation Aeneas,<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E2-3}}</ref> aiming to investigate Paradeus' HQ and rescue Angelia.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E2-7}}</ref> the Earl disapproved of the operation<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-4}}</ref> as it went against his goal of controlling Paradeus instead of destroying it.<ref name=FP413 /> The Earl responded by arranging the German border forces to stop the Griffin reinforcements,<ref name=FP25>{{cite|gfl|fp|E2-5}}</ref> demanding that the Commander cancel Aeneas, but they refused to let the Earl control them again.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E3-7}}</ref> The Stasi successfully intervened and the reinforcements were able to continue into Germany.<ref name=FP42 />

To distract unwanted eyes from interfering in Aeneas, Riefenstahl planted fake intel about the Commander being dispatched to Frankfurt in an escort mission of General Schweinsteiger,<ref name=FP25 /> successfully fooling Paradeus' leadership.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E3-1}}</ref> The Commander, who had been in many dire situations due to transmission breakdowns, had [[UMP45]] setup a special transmission apparatus dubbed Aeneas Conference Room,<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-2}}</ref> but it proved insufficient against Paradeus' technology.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E3-11}}</ref> The T-Dolls lost transmission with the outside of the Dead Sea for an hour, during which they suffered heavy casualties, until [[UMP9]]'s suicide assault enabled UMP45 to make contact again. This enabled [[Angelia]]'s message recorded by [[RO635]] to reach the Commander. Angelia encrypted the message behind the question of whether the world would be saved by looking at the past, the future or the present. The Commander answered that they should strive to safeguard the present, instead of trying to restore a past order or making sacrifices to reach an uncertain future, like the Earl and Paradeus.<ref name=FP413>{{cite|gfl|fp|E4-13}}</ref> The rest of Angelia's message detailed her plan for Operation Muromets:<ref name=FP413 /><ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E2-8}}</ref> the destruction of Paradeus.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E3-11}}</ref><ref name=Summer1>{{cite|gfl|summer|E1}}</ref>

After the Elmo reached Berlin, Kryuger was admitted to a hospital to treat his wounds from the [[Fireworks Incident]] after arriving in Berlin, and received the Commander's visit. After the Commander talked about their ideal of becoming a protector they had developed in the past two years, Kryuger warned them that [[General Carter]] and himself once held the ideal to “be the shining beacon in a brave new world” in the past, but were forced to corrupt or abandon it as they realized they could never realistically reach it. The Commander replied that their role wasn't necessarily to see their ideal through, as it could be passed down to future generations like Kryuger did to them.<ref name=FP414 />

While following the operation through a safehouse near Berlin Airport,<ref name=FP42>{{cite|gfl|fp|E4-2}}</ref> the Commander dispatched the Elmo to reinforce Operation Eclipse,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|E19}}</ref> [[Statesec]]'s operation to bring them the “Grand Duke”, another hardened transmission apparatus<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|E49}}</ref> used by [[Erma]] to setup the reinforced Muromets Conference Room.<ref name=SS31>{{cite|gfl|ss|E3-1}}</ref> Statesec also allowed the Commander to reactivate [[SCAR-L|Aliana]] to take part in the mission.<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E1}}</ref> Aliana learned during a mission to recover assets “Poludnitsa” and “Meteorite” that her previous target, [[SCAR-H|Amaris]], was still active,<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E5}}</ref> and the Commander preferred to allow her to finish her own mission so she could devote herself to Muromets.<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E9}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E13}}</ref>

{{StoryQuote|No matter how far, or how long, or how painful that road might be... […] I believe... that there really is a destination to that path. I might not be the one who sees it and reaches it in the end, but so what? I'm willing to take one step closer to that destination. Before me, there were those who walked the same path, and there will definitely be others after me. Mr. Kryuger, our ideals will never wear out, no matter how much time passes. That destination WILL appear.|<ref name=FP414 />}}

Two days after the start of Aeneas, Operation Muromets was launched. The Commander, with [[AR-18]] as their new adjutant, and the reinforcements entered the Dead Sea with the Elmo to strike at Paradeus and rescue Angelia, while simultaneously carrying out Operation Kriemhild, the capture of William.<ref name=SS31 /> In the end, only the rescue of Angelia could not be completed.<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E17}}</ref>

===Frankfurt events===

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-|summary={{Incomplete|reason=story after Dual Randomness, GFL2 main story}}
+|summary={{Incomplete|reason=story after Slow Shock, GFL2 main story}}
 '''The Commander''' (指挥官 (zhǐhuīguān) in Chinese and 指揮官 (shikikan) in Japanese) is the identity of the player character in [[Girls' Frontline]] and [[Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium]]. Because they represent the player, their gender and past are loosely defined in the games.
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 |characterinfo={{StoryQuote|I have always yearned for a peaceful life, but unfortunately, there are those in the blood and carnage still waiting for me to return.<ref>{{cite|gfl|angular|E2}}</ref>}}
-Because of the particularity of G&K troops being T-Dolls, the main factor of recruitment for human commanders isn't professional training or experience, but being able to pass a psychological evaluation dedicated to measuring interpersonal compatibility with T-Dolls. The Commander displayed such traits of character as patience, courage and loyalty.<ref name=Timeline /> Their main conviction is to be an uncompromising protector, in opposition to the grand vision of the [[Rossartrism|Rossartrists]] which requires sacrifices to impose their vision of society. The Commander's ideal implies many bitter failures and personal sacrifices, and they are often haunted by a sense of powerlessness<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|Endpoint}}</ref><ref name=SL85>{{cite|gfl2|SL-8-5}}</ref><ref name=GS12>{{cite|gfl2|[[Amidst Wings of Gray]] GS-1-2}}</ref> and sometimes sleepless nights due to nightmares.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories#Divinity of Slumber]], [[Dusty Memories#Hidden Feelings]]}}</ref> Though they disagree with the tenets of Rossartrism, they recognize that some of its proponents like [[Gilda Ulrich]] also aim to protect individual lives.<ref name=2A2>{{cite|gfl|iso|2A2}}</ref> Ulrich considered that the Commander and Angelia were people who had the kindness<ref name=DR12B /> and willpower necessary to further the cause of Rossartrism.<ref name=DR25B /> According to [[AK-12]], the Commander isn't one to yield to threats but is easily swayed by people feigning to need their help.<ref name=MS23B>{{cite|gfl|ms|Ship of Theseus III}}</ref>
+Because of the particularity of G&K troops being T-Dolls, the main factor of recruitment for human commanders isn't professional training or experience, but being able to pass a psychological evaluation dedicated to measuring interpersonal compatibility with T-Dolls. The Commander displayed such traits of character as patience, courage and loyalty.<ref name=Timeline /> Their main conviction is to be an uncompromising protector, in opposition to the grand vision of the [[Rossartrism|Rossartrists]] which requires sacrifices to impose their vision of society. The Commander's ideal implies many bitter failures and personal sacrifices, and they are often haunted by a sense of powerlessness<ref name=FP414>{{cite|gfl|fp|E4-14}}</ref><ref name=SL85>{{cite|gfl2|SL-8-5}}</ref><ref name=GS12>{{cite|gfl2|[[Amidst Wings of Gray]] GS-1-2}}</ref> and sometimes sleepless nights due to nightmares.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories#Divinity of Slumber]], [[Dusty Memories#Hidden Feelings]]}}</ref> Though they disagree with the tenets of Rossartrism, they recognize that some of its proponents like [[Gilda Ulrich]] also aim to protect individual lives.<ref name=2A2>{{cite|gfl|iso|2A2}}</ref> Ulrich considered that the Commander and Angelia were people who had the kindness<ref name=DR12B /> and willpower necessary to further the cause of Rossartrism.<ref name=DR25B /> According to [[AK-12]], the Commander isn't one to yield to threats but is easily swayed by people feigning to need their help.<ref name=MS23B>{{cite|gfl|ms|Ship of Theseus III}}</ref>
 Unlike most humans, the Commander doesn't perceive [[Dolls]] as inferior to humans. They ensure that their Doll subordinates live in dignity and grow as they gather more experience,<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|C96|HG|4|costume=costume1}} Neural Upgrade Story 2, {{doll name|Gepard M1|RF|4|costume=costume4}} Neural Upgrade 2 and {{doll name|Welrod MkII|HG|6|costume=costume4}} Neural Upgrade Story 3}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Bookshelf of Memories]]|Her Smile - Black Pepper}}</ref><ref name=SL85 /><ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Groza/Profile]], Record 6}}</ref> and don't perceive their emotions as a design flaw.<ref name=C123>{{cite|gfl|12-3}}</ref> This has earned them the undying loyalty of the Dolls under their command. {{doll name|M82A1|RF|5}} called the Commander “one who is trusted by all dolls.”<ref name=CT0 /> Later on, they're described as “The one who has ventured into the contamination zone alone but at the same time also lives in every Griffin Doll's heart.”<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories]], Heart of the Dishes}}</ref> They have been described as “magnetic” towards some entities (like [[Peritya]]) who take interest in observing the unpredictable events befalling them and their reaction.<ref name=Vayne /> They claim to be an atheist, only trusting in themselves and their subordinates,<ref>{{cite|gfl|angular|E3}}</ref> and drink very sparingly.<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Ullrid/Profile#Record 6]]}}</ref>
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 {{doll name|M4A1|AR|4}} said she admired the Commander's pride and honor in combat,<ref>{{cite|gfl|c+|E4}}</ref> but they have also been described as utterly merciless.<ref name=C123 /> They are also a skilled deceiver and a good liar when the situation calls for it.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ct|Ground Zero, the Commander claims that they are the best liar in the world. Also see: every time they told {{doll name|MP5|SMG|4}} and {{doll name|Nagant Revolver|HG|2}} that drinking milk will make them grow taller.}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Suomi|SMG|5|costume=costume3}}'s Mission for Happiness costume story, Suomi calls out the Commander as a known liar}}</ref> They mentioned once that they often purchase clothes for their Dolls,<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Klukai/Profile]], Record 7}}</ref> which ties into the costume systems of the [[T-Doll Costume Index|first]] and [[GFL2 Costumes|second]] games. [[Dandelion]] once teased the Commander for not being committed to any sentimental relationship despite how pushy some of their subordinates have been in Griffin.<ref name=GS12 />
-The Commander has been known under codenames at times, such as “Robin”<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms}}</ref> and “Linchpin”,<ref name=Vayne>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories]], The Riddle of Vayne}}</ref> In one untranslated de-[[canon]]ized story, they used the name 凯利·诺顿 (Kelly Norton).<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Echo of Dawn]] ZA-1-1 (pre-rewrite only)}}</ref> They received a variety of nicknames from their Dolls: {{CollapseSection|
+The Commander has been known under codenames at times, such as “Robin”<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms}}</ref> and “Linchpin”.<ref name=Vayne>{{cite|gfl2|[[Dusty Memories]], The Riddle of Vayne}}</ref> In one untranslated de-[[canon]]ized story, they used the name 凯利·诺顿 (Kelly Norton).<ref>{{cite|gfl2|[[Echo of Dawn]] ZA-1-1 (pre-rewrite only)}}</ref> They received a variety of nicknames from their Dolls: {{CollapseSection|
 *Boss ([[Thompson]], [[AK-47]], [[FMG-9]], [[Glock 17]], [[AK-74U]], [[QSB-91]], [[VSK-94]], [[Nova]], [[APC556]], [[M327]], [[APC9K]], [[FM24]], [[P99]])
 *Master ([[G36]], [[G41]], [[Hanyang Type 88]], [[Agent]])
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 |storyinvolvement=
 Very little is known of the Commander before they got hired by [[Griffin and Kryuger]] in 2062. They were considered to be rather young for their job,<ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|M1014|SG|4}} acquisition quote}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|{{doll name|Gepard M1|RF|3|costume=costume2}} Looking Forward to Tomorrow costume story (female Commander choice)}}</ref> and received a formal education<ref>{{cite|gfl||[[Dream Theatre]]|New Fork}}</ref> though they likely lived in Yellow Zones most of their life since they had never seen a Green Zone ID before being offered one.<ref>{{cite|gfl|dr|Departure Time II}}</ref> At G&K, they were assigned to a forward base in Sector 09, in a relatively calm area near the frontline of the hostile [[Sangvis Ferri]] territory. At the time, G&K had accepted the contract for six months and had urgent need of more personnel to contain the menace.<ref>{{cite|ab1|Glossary}}</ref><ref name=Timeline>{{cite|ab1|Timeline}}</ref>
+During [[Maze Guess]], the trainee who takes command of one of the testing teams, Cadet 41 of the 2060 class of the Department of Tactical Command of Griffin & Kryuger,<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Maze Guess]], Interpolation Analysis}}</ref> ends up being called “Commander” by the Dolls as a show of respect for their skills,<ref>{{cite|gfl|[[Maze Guess]], Asymptotic Analysis}}</ref> but it's unconfirmed that they're the same character as the Commander.
 ===Recovery of AR Team===
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 ===Machlian===
-After Angelia's investigations moved to Berlin, [[Griffin Lyons]] sent the Commander, AR team and Dandelion to Germany to capture a woman named [[Morridow]] in the village of Nohnsdorf, near Berlin where Angelia was operating. Kryuger warned the Commander not to trust Griffin. The mission came in just as Kalina was diagnosed with [[ELID]] and sent to the hospital,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Wrestling Snakes II}}</ref> and concern for her wouldn't leave the Commander's mind through their operations in Berlin.<ref name=MS25A /> From 18 to 20 September 2064,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Lurking}}</ref> the Commander infiltrated the Paradeus community of Bohnsdorf under the identity if a refugee named Robin during three days,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Birth of Apate I}}</ref> but deviated from the mission to rescue [[Machlian]], the village's Saint, from being molested by her sponsors. The Commander only realized after escaping that Machlian matched their target's description.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Birth of Apate II}}</ref> After escaping Paradeus pursuit and meeting Squad Griffin, the Commander was headquartered in a building of the Berlin old town<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Shoulders of a Griffin I}}</ref> and was tasked by Griffin to work with Angelia to determine the link between Morridow and Machlian.
+After Angelia's investigations moved to Berlin, [[Griffin Lyons|the Earl]] sent the Commander, AR team and Dandelion to Germany to capture a woman named [[Morridow]] in the village of Nohnsdorf, near Berlin where Angelia was operating. Kryuger warned the Commander not to trust the Earl. The mission came in just as Kalina was diagnosed with [[ELID]] and sent to the hospital,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Wrestling Snakes II}}</ref> and concern for her wouldn't leave the Commander's mind through their operations in Berlin.<ref name=MS25A /> From 18 to 20 September 2064,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Lurking}}</ref> the Commander infiltrated the Paradeus community of Bohnsdorf under the identity if a refugee named Robin during three days,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Birth of Apate I}}</ref> but deviated from the mission to rescue [[Machlian]], the village's Saint, from being molested by her sponsors. The Commander only realized after escaping that Machlian matched their target's description.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Birth of Apate II}}</ref> After escaping Paradeus pursuit and meeting Squad Griffin, the Commander was headquartered in a building of the Berlin old town<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Shoulders of a Griffin I}}</ref> and was tasked by the Earl to work with Angelia to determine the link between Morridow and Machlian.
-Griffin also explained his ideal for world order, which the Commander disagreed with due to concentration of power and the implied sacrifice of justice and dignity it required. Griffin presented a fable consisting of a hedgehog who uses its spines to reject any world conception differnt from its own, and an adaptable fox who can choose the best path forward, asking which animal the Commander would choose to be.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Shoulders of a Griffin III}}</ref> Angelia and the Commander at long last met in person in Griffin's Athena's Bar, and agreed on their next move to root out Paradeus, with the Commander leading the interrogation of Machlian while Angelia interrogated the Paradeus allies captured in Bremen. Having dealt with the real Morridow's ability to act as a completely different person in Bremen, Angelia advised the Commander to exercise caution and treat Machlian as an enemy, but the Commander didn't believe the meek Machlian could be an infiltrator.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Balls and Vase}}</ref>
+The Earl also explained his ideal for world order, which the Commander disagreed with due to concentration of power and the implied sacrifice of justice and dignity it required. The Earl presented a fable consisting of a hedgehog who uses its spines to reject any world conception differnt from its own, and an adaptable fox who can choose the best path forward, asking which animal the Commander would choose to be.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Shoulders of a Griffin III}}</ref> Angelia and the Commander at long last met in person in the Earl's Athena's Bar, and agreed on their next move to root out Paradeus, with the Commander leading the interrogation of Machlian while Angelia interrogated the Paradeus allies captured in Bremen. Having dealt with the real Morridow's ability to act as a completely different person in Bremen, Angelia advised the Commander to exercise caution and treat Machlian as an enemy, but the Commander didn't believe the meek Machlian could be an infiltrator.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Balls and Vase}}</ref>
 When Dandelion hacked into the unconscious Machlian's virtual cognition image, Paradeus' plan to use [[Iaso's Box]]es dirty bombs to destroy Berlin was revealed.<ref name=MS25A>{{cite|gfl|ms|Heraclitus’ River III}}</ref> Despite the clock ticking and Machlian's refusal to explain her ability to cure humans from ELID, the Commander didn't try to forcefully get the bombs' location our of her, which she didn't consciously know, insisting to earn Machlian's trust with good treatment instead,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Cretan Labyrinth III}}</ref> even making plans to bring her back to Area S09 away from Paradeus.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|The Indecipherable Heart}}</ref> Invading Machlian's mind at night against orders, [[ST AR-15]] found memories from Morridow in unconscious areas of Machlian's mind, but the Commander still didn't consider a threat until they could determine the origins of the memories,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Dreams on the Island of Dia III}}</ref> comforted in their choice by Persica's theory that Machlian and Morridow might be two different persons with an unconscious connection.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Dreams on the Island of Dia IV}}</ref>
-While unnerved after learning of Kalina's worsening condition, the Commander received the help of Griffin, who located the places where the bombs had been planted based on the images from Machlian's unsconscious memories. Machlian asked to join the investigations to confirm if her "visions" were true and the Commander allowed it.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Defying the Moerae I}}</ref> Being on location allowed Machlian to recover more precise memories and help in defusing the bombs.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Defying the Moerae III}}</ref> The group was attacked by [[Narciss]] while defusing a bomb at the quarantine wall, and Machlian had a vision of her own death, but the Commander saved her from being killed by one of Narciss' flying blades. Machlian decided to trust the Commander since they had "changed destiny", but AR-15 still suspected that Machlian had exposed herself to danger in an attempt to have the Commander killed.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Clothos’ Thread III}}</ref>
+While unnerved after learning of Kalina's worsening condition, the Commander received the help of the Earl, who located the places where the bombs had been planted based on the images from Machlian's unsconscious memories. Machlian asked to join the investigations to confirm if her "visions" were true and the Commander allowed it.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Defying the Moerae I}}</ref> Being on location allowed Machlian to recover more precise memories and help in defusing the bombs.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Defying the Moerae III}}</ref> The group was attacked by [[Narciss]] while defusing a bomb at the quarantine wall, and Machlian had a vision of her own death, but the Commander saved her from being killed by one of Narciss' flying blades. Machlian decided to trust the Commander since they had "changed destiny", but AR-15 still suspected that Machlian had exposed herself to danger in an attempt to have the Commander killed.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Clothos’ Thread III}}</ref>
-After failing to prevent the Iaso's Boxes from killing the inhabitants of Bohnsdorf, the grieving Machlian promised to do her utmost to help the Commander and grant them the ELID antidote made from her blood.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Lachesis’ Measure III}}</ref> The incident at Bohnsdorf also revealed that the Commander had acquired semi-immunity to ELID. Griffin requested to take custody of Machlian after learning that her "visions" were accurate, but didn't press the issue when the Commander refused.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Atropos’ Shears I}}</ref> The Commander again protected Machlian when a riot occurred at the Berlin prison at the same time the Iaso's Boxes planted there detonated. Having exhausted all of her leads and lost [[AK-12]] in a Paradeus attack, Angelia asked to interrogate Machlian, but the Commander wanted her to wait after they had visited the Paradeus lab and obtained the ELID cure from Machlian's blood. Angelia was furious to hear that the Commander still trusted Machlian and accused them of having their judgment altered by their pursuit of a cure for Kalina.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Atropos’ Shears III}}</ref> AR-15 agreed with Angelia on all accounts.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Nyx’s Night II}}</ref>
+After failing to prevent the Iaso's Boxes from killing the inhabitants of Bohnsdorf, the grieving Machlian promised to do her utmost to help the Commander and grant them the ELID antidote made from her blood.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Lachesis’ Measure III}}</ref> The incident at Bohnsdorf also revealed that the Commander had acquired semi-immunity to ELID. The Earl requested to take custody of Machlian after learning that her "visions" were accurate, but didn't press the issue when the Commander refused.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Atropos’ Shears I}}</ref> The Commander again protected Machlian when a riot occurred at the Berlin prison at the same time the Iaso's Boxes planted there detonated. Having exhausted all of her leads and lost [[AK-12]] in a Paradeus attack, Angelia asked to interrogate Machlian, but the Commander wanted her to wait after they had visited the Paradeus lab and obtained the ELID cure from Machlian's blood. Angelia was furious to hear that the Commander still trusted Machlian and accused them of having their judgment altered by their pursuit of a cure for Kalina.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Atropos’ Shears III}}</ref> AR-15 agreed with Angelia on all accounts.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Nyx’s Night II}}</ref>
 At the Sector D8 lab,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|Decreasing Entropy XII}}</ref> the Commander entered the building along with the Squad Griffin, AR Team, Dandelion and Machlian in order to monitor Machlian and benefit from Dandelion's powerful abilities for protection.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Nyx’s Night I}}</ref> As the cure was synthetised, Machlian was separated from the group, Dandelion's abilities were crippled by a new form of jamming and Paradeus troops attacked,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Nyx’s Night II}}</ref> intending to capture the Commander and Dandelion.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Hypnos’ Eyes III}}</ref> Morridow made her own appearance disguised as Machlian, but failed to hoodwink Squad Griffin.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Thanatos’ Kiss I}}</ref> Against the Commander's wishes to stop sacrificing troops, Squad Griffin took a last stand to let the others escape the lab, and [[VP1915|Perosa]] informed them that she's marked Morridow so she could be distinguished from the real Machlian.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ms|Thanatos’ Kiss III}}</ref>
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 {{StoryQuote|Even if we die here, you will never succeed. There is no path for [[Paradeus]] which does not end in its destruction… I'll see you in Hell.|<ref name=MS413B />}}
+In Angelia's fake memories during [[Slow Shock]], M4A1 never intervened and the Commander was killed in the lab.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|AUT The Wave}}</ref>
 ===Operation Cocoon in Berlin===
 In contrast with the method employed on Machlian, the Commander directed the invasion of Morridow's mind to sound for usable intel, though they couldn't find much without M4's assistance,<ref name=PR16 /> and allowed AR-15 to physically torture her.<ref name=PR22 /><ref name=PR26 /> Morridow took to taunting the Commander with the memories acquired from Machlian, constantly belittling her "sister".<ref name=PR114 /><ref name=PR22>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-2}}</ref> The Commander buried Machlian outside Berlin in an unmarked tomb.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E1-12}}</ref> They also became involved with agent [[J]], recommended by K, in the search for Angelia.<ref name=PR114>{{cite|gfl|pr|E1-14}}</ref> Morridow became more cooperative after being subjected to M4's mental invasion,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-4}}</ref> revealing one of the manufacturing sites of the Iaso's Boxes for [[Operation Cocoon]].<ref name=PR26>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-6}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-8}}</ref>
-Following a lead from J,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-11}}</ref> the Commander and AR Team investigated another suspected Paradeus location<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-12}}</ref> and was nearly killed by [[Grig]], only being saved by Morridow being a higher-priority target for the Paradeus assassin. M4 saved Morridow from being killed and the group barely escaped the attack.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-14}}</ref> The Commander talked with Griffin again, who was pleased that they requested more resources rather than to cancel the operation.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-15}}</ref> Griffin arranged for Kryuger to bring the T-Dolls to Germany in the [[Elmo]] MCV,<ref name=PR39 /> while sending the [[Protocol Assimilation|assimilated]] [[Sangvis Ferri]] T-Dolls ahead.<ref name=PR57>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-7}}</ref> To the general surprise, Morridow readily gave up the location of the Iaso's Boxes shipments, claiming she wanted to thanks M4 for saving her, and to get back at Grig for trying to kill her.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-2}}</ref> The intel proved to be outdated as the storage location had been emptied, but yielded a new lead<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-4}}</ref> that took them to the Berlin Airport,<ref name=PR39>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-9}}</ref> where Morridow nearly managed to capture M4 and flee until [[M16A1]]'s intervened,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-12}}</ref> and the Commander's troops stopped the bombs from leaving by air.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-14}}</ref>
+Following a lead from J,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-11}}</ref> the Commander and AR Team investigated another suspected Paradeus location<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-12}}</ref> and was nearly killed by [[Grig]], only being saved by Morridow being a higher-priority target for the Paradeus assassin. M4 saved Morridow from being killed and the group barely escaped the attack.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-14}}</ref> The Commander talked with the Earl again, who was pleased that they requested more resources rather than to cancel the operation.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E2-15}}</ref> The Earl arranged for Kryuger to bring the T-Dolls to Germany in the [[Elmo]] MCV,<ref name=PR39 /> while sending the [[Protocol Assimilation|assimilated]] [[Sangvis Ferri]] T-Dolls ahead.<ref name=PR57>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-7}}</ref> To the general surprise, Morridow readily gave up the location of the Iaso's Boxes shipments, claiming she wanted to thanks M4 for saving her, and to get back at Grig for trying to kill her.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-2}}</ref> The intel proved to be outdated as the storage location had been emptied, but yielded a new lead<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-4}}</ref> that took them to the Berlin Airport,<ref name=PR39>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-9}}</ref> where Morridow nearly managed to capture M4 and flee until [[M16A1]]'s intervened,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-12}}</ref> and the Commander's troops stopped the bombs from leaving by air.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E3-14}}</ref>
+Receiving temporary assistance from M16, the Commander was asked by J to join him at the location where Paradeus held Angelia.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-1}}</ref> But J had obtained the location from [[RPK-16]], unaware of her betrayal,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-2}}</ref> and RPK led J to a different plant than the one at the coordinates received by the Commander in a ploy to massacre Stasi agents and blackmail the German governemtn.<ref name=PR43 /><ref name=PR49 /> Breaking into the German government building,<ref name=PR43>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-3}}</ref> the Commander met with [[Romy Riefenstahl]], who was clearing evidence of the German government's collusion with Paradeus.<ref name=PR49 /> Riefenstahl had decided to take part in the cleanup herself in order to meet the Commander and prod them for intel.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-3}}</ref> The Commander realized that they had been sent to the wrong place, and arrived barely in time at the second plant to save J from [[Bramedb]]'s attack.<ref name=PR49>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-9}}</ref>
-Receiving temporary assistance from M16, the Commander was asked by J to join him at the location where Paradeus held Angelia.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-1}}</ref> But J had obtained the location from [[RPK-16]], unaware of her betrayal,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-2}}</ref> and RPK led J to a different plant than the one at the coordinates received by the Commander in a ploy to massacre Stasi agents and blackmail the German governemtn.<ref name=PR43 /><ref name=PR49 /> Breaking into the German government building,<ref name=PR43>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-3}}</ref> the Commander met with [[Romy Riefenstahl]], who was clearing evidence of the German government's collusion with Paradeus. The Commander realized that they had been sent to the wrong place, and arrived barely in time at the second plant to save J from [[Bramedb]]'s attack.<ref name=PR49>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-9}}</ref>
+Shortly after M16's departure, [[Gray (Enemy)|Gray]] contacted the Commander to offer a prisonier exchange with Angelia and Morridow. During the call, Angelia made a cryptic comment about tatoos.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-12}}</ref> The Commander was haunted by a prescient dream of the destruction of Area S09 while sleeping on the offer. With the Earl abiding by their decision on the exchange, the Commander decided to accept the offer despite M4 having disappeared from Dandelion's body and the potential intel still held by Morridow, in order to save Ange while seizing an opportunity to make contact with the Paradeus leadership.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-5}}</ref> The gamble didn't work out: Paradeus ambushed the Commander's forces at the exchange site in Berlin Airport and recovered Morridow while having only brought a stand-in for Angelia,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-6}}</ref> and the Commander's troops only survived thanks to the timely arrival of the Sangvis Ferri reinforcements.<ref name=PR57 /> The Commander wanted to fly back to Area S09 after hearing about the [[Fireworks Incident]] attack, but the combats that had broken at Berlin Airport in the last days had paralyzed air transport,<ref name=PR58 /> pacing restlessly until Kryuger contacted them to announce their victory, and asking them to focus on the Berlin mission while the surviving G&K forces made way to germany in the Elmo.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-6}}</ref>
-Shortly after M16's departure, [[Gray (Enemy)|Gray]] contacted the Commander to offer a prisonier exchange with Angelia and Morridow. During the call, Angelia made a cryptic comment about tatoos.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E4-12}}</ref> The Commander was haunted by a prescient dream of the destruction of Area S09 while sleeping on the offer. With Griffin abiding by their decision on the exchange, the Commander decided to accept the offer despite M4 having disappeared from Dandelion's body and the potential intel still held by Morridow, in order to save Ange while seizing an opportunity to make contact with the Paradeus leadership.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-5}}</ref> The gamble didn't work out: Paradeus ambushed the Commander's forces at the exchange site in Berlin Airport and recovered Morridow while having only brought a stand-in for Angelia,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E5-6}}</ref> and the Commander's troops only survived thanks to the timely arrival of the Sangvis Ferri reinforcements.<ref name=PR57 /> The Commander wanted to fly back to Area S09 after hearing about the [[Fireworks Incident]] attack, but the combats that had broken at Berlin Airport in the last days had paralyzed air transport,<ref name=PR58 /> pacing restlessly until Kryuger contacted them to announce their victory, and asking them to focus on the Berlin mission while the surviving G&K forces made way to germany in the Elmo.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-6}}</ref>
+Registered as an official Stasi consultant, the Commander took part in the continued investigation of suspected Paradeus sites, and requested to investigate the emptied Berlin Prison, based on the Angelia's comment about her tatoos. With the Sangvis Ferri troops able to take on the Paradeus elites, the Commander ordered an assault on the Paradeus facilities hidden under the prison after finding hints of Angelia's presence.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-7}}</ref> This was in fact fake information fabricated by [[Nemhran]] to mislead them away from the real Paradeus production lines.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-1}}</ref> Despite holding the advantage, the Commander fell for a fake Angelia again, allowing the Paradeus troops to retreat.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-9}}</ref> Riefenstahl later gave to the Commander the neural cores of [[AN-94]] and [[AK-15]], who had been destroyed during Angelia's capture and recovered during the Stasi's investigation,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-12}}</ref> and the Commander sent the cores back to [[Statesec]].
-Registered as an official Stasi consultant, the Commander took part in the continued investigation of suspected Paradeus sites, and requested to investigate the emptied Berlin Prison, based on the Angelia's comment about her tatoos. With the Sangvis Ferri troops able to take on the Paradeus elites, the Commander ordered an assault on the Paradeus facilities hidden under the prison after finding hints of Angelia's presence.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-7}}</ref> Despite holding the advantage, the Commander fell for a fake Angelia again, allowing the Paradeus troops to retreat.<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-9}}</ref> Riefenstahl later gave to the Commander the neural cores of [[AN-94]] and [[AK-15]], who had been destroyed during Angelia's capture and recovered during the Stasi's investigation,<ref>{{cite|gfl|pr|E6-12}}</ref> and the Commander sent the cores back to [[Statesec]].
+By that point, the Commander had acquired a reputation as the only person to have successfully struck back at Paradeus.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|E26}}</ref>
 ===[[Battle of the Dead Sea]]===
+After Riefenstahl determined that Paradeus' base of operations in Germany was hidden in the Dead Sea, the Stasi, Statesec and the Commander cooperated to mount Operation Aeneas,<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E2-3}}</ref> aiming to investigate Paradeus' HQ and rescue Angelia.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E2-7}}</ref> the Earl disapproved of the operation<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-4}}</ref> as it went against his goal of controlling Paradeus instead of destroying it.<ref name=FP413 /> The Earl responded by arranging the German border forces to stop the Griffin reinforcements,<ref name=FP25>{{cite|gfl|fp|E2-5}}</ref> demanding that the Commander cancel Aeneas, but they refused to let the Earl control them again.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E3-7}}</ref> The Stasi successfully intervened and the reinforcements were able to continue into Germany.<ref name=FP42 />
+To distract unwanted eyes from interfering in Aeneas, Riefenstahl planted fake intel about the Commander being dispatched to Frankfurt in an escort mission of General Schweinsteiger,<ref name=FP25 /> successfully fooling Paradeus' leadership.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E3-1}}</ref> The Commander, who had been in many dire situations due to transmission breakdowns, had [[UMP45]] setup a special transmission apparatus dubbed Aeneas Conference Room,<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E1-2}}</ref> but it proved insufficient against Paradeus' technology.<ref>{{cite|gfl|fp|E3-11}}</ref> The T-Dolls lost transmission with the outside of the Dead Sea for an hour, during which they suffered heavy casualties, until [[UMP9]]'s suicide assault enabled UMP45 to make contact again. This enabled [[Angelia]]'s message recorded by [[RO635]] to reach the Commander. Angelia encrypted the message behind the question of whether the world would be saved by looking at the past, the future or the present. The Commander answered that they should strive to safeguard the present, instead of trying to restore a past order or making sacrifices to reach an uncertain future, like the Earl and Paradeus.<ref name=FP413>{{cite|gfl|fp|E4-13}}</ref> The rest of Angelia's message detailed her plan for Operation Muromets:<ref name=FP413 /><ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E2-8}}</ref> the destruction of Paradeus.<ref>{{cite|gfl|ss|E3-11}}</ref><ref name=Summer1>{{cite|gfl|summer|E1}}</ref>
+After the Elmo reached Berlin, Kryuger was admitted to a hospital to treat his wounds from the [[Fireworks Incident]] after arriving in Berlin, and received the Commander's visit. After the Commander talked about their ideal of becoming a protector they had developed in the past two years, Kryuger warned them that [[General Carter]] and himself once held the ideal to “be the shining beacon in a brave new world” in the past, but were forced to corrupt or abandon it as they realized they could never realistically reach it. The Commander replied that their role wasn't necessarily to see their ideal through, as it could be passed down to future generations like Kryuger did to them.<ref name=FP414 />
+While following the operation through a safehouse near Berlin Airport,<ref name=FP42>{{cite|gfl|fp|E4-2}}</ref> the Commander dispatched the Elmo to reinforce Operation Eclipse,<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|E19}}</ref> [[Statesec]]'s operation to bring them the “Grand Duke”, another hardened transmission apparatus<ref>{{cite|gfl|ls|E49}}</ref> used by [[Erma]] to setup the reinforced Muromets Conference Room.<ref name=SS31>{{cite|gfl|ss|E3-1}}</ref> Statesec also allowed the Commander to reactivate [[SCAR-L|Aliana]] to take part in the mission.<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E1}}</ref> Aliana learned during a mission to recover assets “Poludnitsa” and “Meteorite” that her previous target, [[SCAR-H|Amaris]], was still active,<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E5}}</ref> and the Commander preferred to allow her to finish her own mission so she could devote herself to Muromets.<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E9}}</ref><ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E13}}</ref>
+{{StoryQuote|No matter how far, or how long, or how painful that road might be... […] I believe... that there really is a destination to that path. I might not be the one who sees it and reaches it in the end, but so what? I'm willing to take one step closer to that destination. Before me, there were those who walked the same path, and there will definitely be others after me. Mr. Kryuger, our ideals will never wear out, no matter how much time passes. That destination WILL appear.|<ref name=FP414 />}}
+Two days after the start of Aeneas, Operation Muromets was launched. The Commander, with [[AR-18]] as their new adjutant, and the reinforcements entered the Dead Sea with the Elmo to strike at Paradeus and rescue Angelia, while simultaneously carrying out Operation Kriemhild, the capture of William.<ref name=SS31 /> In the end, only the rescue of Angelia could not be completed.<ref>{{cite|gfl|es|E17}}</ref>
 ===Frankfurt events===