Otto

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Otto Apocalypse (奥托)
Alias(es)	Schicksal Bishop; Schicksal Archbishop; the Fool
Species/Race	Human; later sustains his consciousness through Soul Steel bodies, making him biologically machine-like 571
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Schicksal; later forcibly placed under Bai Ge's control 571
Occupation/Role	Leader of Schicksal; master of Babylon Laboratory; architect of plans to revive Kallen Kaslana 34
Status	Active; monitored and constrained by Bai Ge after losing much of his power and leverage 696
First Appearance	Chapter 18

Background / History

Otto has led Schicksal for five hundred years and has devoted that entire span to resurrecting Kallen Kaslana. His obsession originated in Kolosten, where he released Honkai Beasts beneath the church to create chaos during Kallen's execution. Kallen chose to protect civilians instead of escaping and was ultimately killed during the disaster he caused. 662

As Schicksal's Bishop, Otto built his influence through intellect, institutional power, and a willingness to use people as expendable pieces. He observed Bai Ge, Kiana, and Mei from the beginning, regarding Kiana as a vital component in his five-hundred-year plan and Bai Ge as an unexpected but useful variable. 18

Otto's conflict with Bai Ge escalated after Bai Ge condemned him over Babylon Laboratory. Otto openly accepted the insults rather than denying them, describing himself as the “disgusting, twisted, and helpless clown” Bai Ge accused him of being. 34 He subsequently restrained opponents through threats against Anti-Entropy, Cheng Lixue, and Kiana rather than direct combat. 35

After Bai Ge foretold that Otto would eventually resurrect Kallen, Otto chose to keep Kiana safe, hoping not to lose that promised future. 42 His fixation nevertheless continued to drive increasingly ruthless actions, including manipulating Kiana's identity and memories, preparing the path to the Imaginary Tree, and risking humanity for the Beacon needed to fulfill his plan. 157

Personality

Otto is brilliant, cautious, arrogant, and deeply contradictory. He calls himself a fool and can acknowledge his own depravity, yet believes his strategic ability places him above everyone else. He is outwardly courteous and refined, but privately regards most people as pieces on a board. 118

His love for Kallen is both his strongest motivation and greatest vulnerability. Otto's dedication has remained unchanged for five centuries, but his desire to save her repeatedly leads him to sacrifice innocents, subordinates, and even versions of himself. 50 608

Otto is capable of sincere admiration, especially toward Bai Ge. Even while treating Bai Ge as an enemy, he praises Bai Ge's purity, miracles, and resolve, while envying the bonds Bai Ge forms with others. 42 214 When confronted by overwhelming power, however, Otto adapts quickly—offering submission, cooperation, or humility whenever survival and Kallen's resurrection require it. 568 571

Abilities & Skills

Strategic Intellect and Manipulation

Otto's greatest asset is his ability to analyze people, predict their reactions, and exploit emotional pressure.

• Uses hostages, threats, blackmail, and institutional attacks to immobilize stronger opponents. 35
• Correctly deduced Bai Ge's identity as the original Herrscher of the Void from his ability to contain multiple Herrscher Cores. 218
• Designed a plan to make Kiana awaken as the Herrscher of the Void by driving her into despair. 211 219
• Recognizes when direct schemes will fail against overwhelming strength and changes tactics accordingly. 567 568
• His methods are less effective against opponents who can read minds or overpower every contingency. 568 569

Soul Steel Bodies

Otto preserves himself by transferring his consciousness into Soul Steel bodies rather than relying on a single human body.

• Can survive the destruction of an individual body by transferring to another Soul Steel vessel. 212 217
• Maintains backup thought-data, allowing a destroyed consciousness instance to be restored. 609
• Has consumed at least fifty Soul Steel bodies during his conflict with Bai Ge. 208
• Frequent body-switching causes him fear and mental disturbance despite its practical immortality. 212
• Destroyed his remaining Soul Steel bodies and backup data when he accepted Bai Ge's terms, leaving himself vulnerable to permanent control. 571

Schicksal Resources and Weaponry

As Archbishop, Otto commands Schicksal's Valkyries, Divine Machines, laboratories, warships, and advanced anti-@@REF_ENTITY_3118986@@ armaments.

• Deploys Valkyrie forces and Divine Machines in large-scale operations. 220 659
• Used a repaired, enhanced Kevin-armed puppet intended to surpass Durandal in combat power. 210
• Ordered Honkai Energy Fission Bomb strikes against St. Freya Academy and later attempted to destroy his own Floating Island to eliminate Bai Ge. 211 661
• Modified the God-Slaying Spear into a contact-triggered biological weapon that weakens even Herrschers through irreversible cellular necrosis. 219
• Installed a hidden backdoor in Rita's Godkiller Armor, allowing him to seize control of her and use her against Bai Ge. 219

Virtual-World Control

Otto can create and operate virtual environments populated by replicated data bodies.

• Constructed a looping virtual world centered on Kallen's execution and repeatedly used it to test or trap Bai Ge. 607 612
• Replicated armies of Valkyrie, Honkai Beast, Herrscher, and other combat data constructs. 608 609
• Backed up his virtual consciousness before confronting Bai Ge in the simulation. 609
• Could not prevent Bai Ge from rewriting the virtual world's rules through Herrscher of Corruption authority. 611 614

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Void Archives — First God Key and archive of Previous Civilization knowledge; Otto consults it for information and strategic advice. 567
• Soul Steel bodies — Replaceable vessels for Otto's consciousness. 571
• Godkiller Armor backdoor program — Hidden control mechanism used to override Rita's armor. 219
• God-Slaying Spear — Biological weapon adapted to spread weakening effects through skin contact. 219
• Kevin-armed puppet — Enhanced combat puppet modeled after the Previous Civilization's strongest warrior. 210
• Chariot of Sanctus Beacon — A key component of Otto's route toward the Imaginary Tree. 161
• Feather of the Wind — Used to invade a Herrscher of the Thousand's consciousness and enter the Theater of Dominion. 565

Relationships

• Kallen Kaslana — His beloved Saintess and the sole purpose behind his five-hundred-year pursuit of resurrection; her rejection of sacrificing civilians devastates him. 42 607
• Bai Ge — Primary adversary, occasional collaborator, and the variable Otto cannot control. Otto admires and envies him, but repeatedly attempts to remove him as a threat to Kallen's resurrection. 42 203 567
• Amber — Otto's secretary and creation; she carries Kallen's face, which makes Otto unusually susceptible to her supervision. 18 651
• Theresa Apocalypse — Otto's granddaughter and eventual intended successor as Schicksal Overseer; she openly defies him when his actions cross her moral boundaries. 35 572
• Durandal — His strongest Valkyrie asset and a person he considers capable of threatening his future plans. 157
• Rita Rossweisse — Former subordinate whom Otto controlled through a backdoor in her Godkiller Armor; he used her betrayal to wound Bai Ge. 219
• Void Archives — Longtime Divine Key associate and source of Previous Civilization knowledge; it ultimately warns Otto not to antagonize Bai Ge. 567
• Welt Yang — Political rival and frequent target of Otto's manipulation; Otto once leveraged an attack on Anti-Entropy to force Welt's withdrawal. 35

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Observation and the Second Honkai Aftermath

Otto watches Bai Ge and Kiana from afar, treating Bai Ge's interventions as a rehearsal for future plans involving Kiana. He becomes fascinated by Bai Ge's ability to inspire Herrschers to abandon their missions. 18

Hostage Tactics and Bai Ge's Warning

When multiple Valkyries and Herrschers oppose him, Otto neutralizes them by threatening their loved ones and organizations. Bai Ge later warns him that harming Kiana will erase Otto's future chance to resurrect Kallen, prompting Otto to place Kiana under protection. 35 42

Contest for the Beacon and Void Archives

Otto trades the Chariot of Sanctus Beacon, Void Archives, and the Gem of Desire in a tense deal with Bai Ge. Bai Ge exploits the exchange, destroys Void Archives' physical form, and extracts the Gem of Wisdom, leaving Otto forced to admit he was outmaneuvered. 161 162

Fourth Honkai Eruption

Otto attempts to awaken Kiana's Herrscher consciousness by attacking St. Freya and orchestrating Bai Ge's apparent death. He controls Rita through her armor's backdoor, broadcasts Bai Ge's fatal wounding to Kiana, and triggers her despair-driven awakening. 211 219 220

Defeat at Schicksal Floating Island

Bai Ge survives, destroys Otto's Soul Steel bodies, and devastates Schicksal's Floating Island from 9,700 kilometers away. Otto's continued attempts to resist culminate in him ordering the island's destruction and threatening Cecilia as a hostage. 221 222 661

Imaginary Tree Plan and Enforced Submission

After Bai Ge reveals the possibility of changing Kallen's fate across all parallel worlds, Otto offers his loyalty in exchange for that outcome. He destroys his backups and is turned into Bai Ge's puppet through the authority of the complete Herrscher of Dominion. 571

Kolosten Virtual World

In a virtual recreation of Kallen's era, Otto witnesses Kallen reject his plan to release Honkai Beasts and choose Bai Ge instead. His own future self kills the virtual Otto, while Bai Ge repeatedly overturns Otto's simulations and helps Kallen overcome her destined death. 607 608 609

Notable Quotes

“My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror; all I do is for Kallen's resurrection!” 18

“Otto Apocalypse is indeed the disgusting, twisted, and helpless clown you described.” 34

“Here, Otto Apocalypse offers you his highest respect, Herrscher of the Void.” 42

“Of course, after my long-cherished wish is achieved, Otto Apocalypse will honestly accept any punishment.” 612

Trivia

• Otto plays Kallen Fantasy IV and considers the leaderboard's top position a symbol of his love for Kallen. 50
• Bai Ge repeatedly surpassed Otto's game score with provocative account names, prompting Otto to order repeated account bans. 50
• Otto considers emotion capable of producing strength beyond technology and military power, despite repeatedly underestimating such bonds in practice. 18 36
• In a virtual-world confrontation, Otto kills his own past virtual consciousness, calling it unbearable “dark history.” 608