Vanguard Corps
CharacterThe Vanguard Corps is a military unit from Attack on Titan Volume 0, the rough draft story Hajime Isayama produced before the series proper. Charged with keeping Titans off human land, the depleted unit freezes when one of the creatures reaches the city, leaving the soldier Murakumo to bring it down alone.
History
Volume 0 shows Murakumo coming home to the city with what remains of the corps. Their ranks have thinned, and the sortie has produced nothing worth reporting. When a Titan later assaults the city itself, the soldiers waver instead of moving to put the threat down, and the kill ultimately belongs to Murakumo by himself.
Abilities
The corps exists to defend humanity's territory against Titans, operating under an officer who carries the title of Commander. As depicted in the draft, its manpower is badly depleted, and its hesitation during the city attack shows a unit far from fighting strength.
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Legacy
Only two members are identified by name, Murakumo and Takanami, and both are marked as deceased. The organization is confined to Isayama's draft one-shot and appears nowhere else in the franchise, surviving as a glimpse of the earliest version of the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vanguard in aot?
The Vanguard Corps is a military unit from Attack on Titan Volume 0, the rough draft story Hajime Isayama wrote before the main series. It is tasked with keeping Titans off human land and operates under an officer titled Commander.
Where does the Vanguard Corps appear in the Attack on Titan franchise?
The Vanguard Corps appears only in Volume 0, Hajime Isayama's draft one-shot manga, and nowhere else in the franchise.
Who is Murakumo in the Vanguard Corps?
Murakumo is a soldier of the Vanguard Corps who kills a Titan alone in Volume 0 after the rest of the unit hesitates, and he is one of only two corps members identified by name.
What happened when a Titan attacked the city in Volume 0?
When a Titan assaulted the city in Volume 0, the depleted Vanguard Corps wavered instead of engaging, and the kill ultimately belonged to Murakumo fighting alone.
Who were the named members of the Vanguard Corps?
Only two members of the Vanguard Corps are identified by name, Murakumo and Takanami, and both are marked as deceased.
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