Waltz
CharacterA rank-and-file soldier of the Military Police Brigade serving under Nile Dok, Waltz is best remembered as the rifleman ready to execute Eren Yeager in the middle of his trial, a killing prevented only by Levi's brutal intervention. His name is borrowed from his anime counterpart.
Appearance
Short blond hair tops an otherwise ordinary frame, neither tall nor heavily built. Across all his appearances Waltz dresses in nothing but standard Military Police issue.
Personality
Waltz appears strictly as a soldier carrying out orders. At Eren's tribunal he readies his weapon the moment Nile Dok signals, prepared to shoot a restrained prisoner without protest, and he later stands dutifully among the assembled brass to honor the Survey Corps' departure. The manga offers nothing of his views beyond that obedience.
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History
Waltz attends Eren Yeager's military trial as part of Nile Dok's escort. When Eren speaks up in his own defense, Waltz prepares to execute the prisoner on Nile's order, but Levi preempts the shot by savagely beating Eren into silence.
He resurfaces on the eve of the operation to retake Wall Maria, standing beside Nile among the military's leadership as they salute the Survey Corps setting out for Shiganshina District.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Waltz in Attack on Titan?
Waltz is a rank-and-file soldier of the Military Police Brigade serving under Nile Dok, best known for readying his rifle to execute Eren Yeager during Eren's military trial.
What was Waltz's role at Eren Yeager's trial?
At Eren Yeager's trial, Waltz was part of Nile Dok's escort and prepared to shoot Eren the moment Nile gave the order, ready to execute the restrained prisoner without protest.
Why didn't Waltz shoot Eren Yeager at the trial?
Waltz never fired because Levi Ackerman preempted the execution order by savagely beating Eren Yeager into silence before Nile Dok could have him shot.
What did Waltz do before the operation to retake Wall Maria?
Before the operation to retake Wall Maria, Waltz stood among the military's leadership beside Nile Dok, saluting the Survey Corps as they set out for Shiganshina District.
What does Waltz look like?
Waltz has short blond hair and an otherwise ordinary build, neither tall nor heavily built, and he wears standard Military Police Brigade issue in every appearance.
Sources & Information
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