Kruger

Colonel (and later, General) Kruger is a fictional character from Zoids: Chaotic Century and Zoids: Guardian Force. He is a senior figure in the Republican Military.

He is voiced by Iemasa Kayumi in the Japanese version and Steve Olson in the English version.

Kruger
Kruger (left), debriefing Ford after their success at Cronos fort.
Appearances	Zoids: Chaotic Century Zoids: Guardian Force
Debut	Zoids: Chaotic Century Episode 14
Affiliation	Helic Republic
Age	Unknown
Primary Zoids	None
Japanese Name	Kruger
Voice Actors	Iemasa Kayumi in the Japanese version Steve Olson in the English version

Overview

Chaotic Century

In Chaotic Century Colonel Kruger is a high-ranking official in the Republican Army. He is initially stationed at the Cronos Fort, which is attacked first by Raven and later Marcus' forces. He would have been attacked by Schubaltz's forces as well, but they were delayed. This turned out to be a stroke of luck for Schubaltz, as Kruger initiates a daring plan, to self-detonate Cronos base, a devastating tactic that wipes out much of Marcus' forces and strews debris along the route to the Republican capital, both reducing their firepower and slowing their advance. He participates in multiple skirmishes from then on as an officer. He would have deployed in the Gojulas personally, but is injured, leaving Rob Herman to fill the role. He is then relocated to Mt. Osa, where he triggers an artificial eruption, which destroys Marcus' forces entirely.

Guardian Force

In Guardian Force, he is promoted to a General, and is most noteworthy for being the highest ranking military official to be stationed on the Ultrasaurus (although both the republican President and Emperor Rudolph outrank him as heads of state). Again, he is injured and does not partake personally in the battle against the Death Stinger, but is nonetheless a noteworthy character in the final saga of the Guardian Force series.

Personality

Kruger is a hard man, who believes strongly in military efficiency and in thorough planning. He is not afraid to take risks, and is likewise not willing to underestimate his opponents. He has a great sense of duty, and does his all to protect the Republic, even to the point of risking his own life to try and ward off the enemy. He believes strongly in the fact that Zoids are not tools, and are living, sentient beings, which pilots do not command, but rather are partner to. Although high-ranking, he is not condescending, and does not look down on people, and is highly respected among the military.

Ability as a Zoid Pilot

Although he does not pilot a Zoid personally, he has a reputation as a brilliant tactician, and, at the least, believes himself to be able to handle the prototype Gojulas, a feat even Herman was incapable of. Considering his rank, it is not unreasonable to assume his is, or at least was, a very skilled pilot.

Relationships

Like ever other character, Kruger has his own unique relationships, but his personal feelings are largely left unexplained, as he presents himself in a very business-like manner, taking his duty above other considerations.

Van: Kruger is shown to be a mentor to Van since he joined the army. For some reasons, Van knows that Kruger was a friend to his father. As he explained when he sees Van and Herman together, sometimes it reminds him and Dan from those days. Kruger also told Van as he should always provide a full support to Herman's bold leadership.

Rob Herman: As his superior officer, Kruger often issues Herman with orders. He respects Herman's abilities as a soldier and Captain (later Major, then Colonel), and gives him the authority to command the Republican side of the Ultrasurus when he is injured himself.

Ford: Although not given much screentime, Ford is often seen at Kruger's side, and is treated in much the same manner that Herman is, albeit without the end-of-series promotion.

Karl L. Schubaltz : Even though his plan to stall the Imperial advance at Cronos is successful, Kruger nonetheless expresses the utmost confidence in the ability of Schubaltz's command. This may be risk evasion rather than personal respect, but it is still a mark of his recognition of the other side's abilities. Dan Flyheight : It was revealed in Guardian Force that Kruger knew Van's father, Dan Flyheight. He and Dan were apparently very good friends, and was shown that their friendship first started when Dan saved his life after he took a direct hit in his Zoid and ended up severely injured. He states that they did some "crazy stuff" in their youth, but they remained good friends until Dan's death.

Characters in Zoids media

Anime Characters

Zoids: Chaotic Century (GF indicates a character who debuts in Guardian Force)

Zoids: New Century

Zoids: Fuzors

Zoids: Genesis

Zoids: Wild

Zoids: Wild ZERO

Video Game Characters

Zoids VS series

Zoids Saga series

Zoids: Full Metal Crash

Liger Zero: Mythical Silver Beast

Zoids Infinity series

Canon • Chact Spect • Lance • Zalka Torres

Battle Story Characters