Gwen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Gwen (葛温)
Alias(es)	Herrscher of Finality; Sun King; Commander
Gender	Male
Affiliation	St. 1504 Research Institute / Schicksal in his early activities; later commander of the Ship Girls and holder of the Mainframe's highest authority 8 370 389
Occupation/Role	Combatant, world traveler, Ship Girl Commander, and protector of allied worlds 85 323 370
Status	Active; accepted the Imaginary Tree's summons and gained the Destiny of Evolution 420
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Integrated three internal powers / Artificial Collapse	10	Completed the integration of three powers over two months; his life-sized Artificial Collapse form could defeat Emperor-class Honkai Beasts with an ultimate arrow storm.
Gene Lock reactivation and One-Body Fusion	21	Under pressure from the Queen, his Gene Lock activated again; his deepening bond with light granted One-Body Fusion, first used with Raiden Mei to gain an enhanced energy supply and lightning power.
Remnants of Time absorption	94	The Ultimate Armor absorbed Remnants of Time, expanding his energy capacity; Gwen rapidly mastered Phylannor's Spear of Sunlight and Storm Lightning Strike.
Third-stage Gene Lock	156	Activated the third-stage Gene Lock to analyze and absorb Cosmos's Insignia.
Cosmo synchronization / Galactic Explosion	160–161	His will, Gene Lock, Cosmo, and internal powers synchronized during the battle with Kevin. The Gemini Cloth transmitted its technique, allowing him to unleash Galactic Explosion, though it nearly emptied his reserves.
Early fusion with Finality	213–215	Connected with Prometheus Seventeen to receive the Authority of Finality. Finality's energy rapidly improved his Authorities, physical abilities, soul strength, and Cosmo.
Seventh Sense / Wingless Noah	230	His Cosmo advanced to the Seventh Sense, his Essence became Exotic Energy, and his transformed state evolved from Nexus to Wingless Noah.
Flying Shadow Armor integration	275	Fully integrated the Flying Shadow Armor, improving his control of Essence; the Cloth and Shield of Paraj could now manifest directly in transformed form.
Eighth Sense / late Fourth Order Gene Lock	277	Broke through the peak of the Seventh Sense into the Eighth Sense; his Gene Lock reached late Fourth Order.
Commander feedback and hidden-entity perception	370	Feedback from Ship Girls strengthened his Psionic Energy and mental-strength limits, granting a new ability to sense concealed entities.
Mainframe's highest authority	388–389	Used the Authority of Erosion to receive the Mainframe core without damaging it, then took control of the Mainframe and its world, Siren, and Ship Girl data.
Heart of Light and battle-suit final evolution	401, 407	Developed the Heart of Light beyond flame-like use into freely shaped protective manifestations; after its transformation completed, his bound battle suit underwent its final evolution.
Destiny of Evolution	420	Accepted the Imaginary Tree's summons, ascended to godhood, and gained the new Destiny of Evolution.

Background

Gwen appeared in an underground base buried for tens of thousands of years by an unknown method roughly half a year before the events of Chapter 2. Prometheus, the AI responsible for maintaining the facility, monitored his training and initially regarded his identity as unknown. 2

He trained intensely, including receiving combat instruction and Ultra Telekinesis guidance from Taro. Through that training, he developed telekinetic control sufficient to manipulate detached weapons and return them to his hand. 9 Gwen later trained alongside Yolandale at St. 1504 Research Institute, where her extreme routine suited his unusual physical condition far better than it did ordinary Valkyries. 8

Appearance

Most descriptions of Gwen concern his transformed states rather than his ordinary appearance.

• His Nexus-derived form initially retained silver coloring, later developing purple lightning-like sections and gold markings. 22
• Artificial Collapse can manifest him as a majestic silver giant; the Parajin Armor forms from light streams launched from his wrists. 148
• At the height of his Cosmo-fueled power, he can become a golden-armored giant. 405
• His evolved Divine Cloth includes a detachable helmet whose former twin faces became crystalline flowers: intact on the benevolent side and fragmented on the malevolent side. 408

Personality

Gwen is calm under extreme pressure and consistently frames his strength as a duty to protect others. He encouraged Kiana to confront Alicia rather than flee, but made clear that the final step had to be hers. 38 He similarly accepted Aponia's test by reaffirming his resolve to protect the people important to him. 163

He is cautious with information and power. When Mobius sought to study his body, Gwen cooperated only on his own conditions and withheld dangerous secrets; when Anzeel offered Mainframe authority, he still preserved undisclosed trump cards. 132 388 Despite this guardedness, he is considerate toward allies, shown by his concern for Raiden Mei, Rita, Yorktown, and the Ship Girls under his command. 23 193 351 370

Abilities & Skills

Light Transformation and Light Manipulation

Gwen's light is closely integrated with his Gene Lock and evolves alongside him, progressing from a Nexus-like state to Wingless Noah. 21 230

• Can enter Artificial Collapse, including a life-sized combat form and giant silver form. 10 148
• Uses extreme-speed movement, afterimages, and Light Speed Punch in close combat. 177 263
• Forms weapons and attacks from light, including the Bow of Light, Ultimate Light Arrow: Storm, Spear of Sunlight, and Corona of Sunlight. 117 222 338
• Can create broad-area attacks; his armor and bow destroyed a Titan Unit through a dome-like bombardment. 23
• His transformation and high-output attacks can exhaust him severely; one uncontrolled transformation ended in collapse from energy depletion. 148

Cosmo, Gene Lock, and the Cloth

Gwen's Gene Lock heightens his evolution, intuition, and analytical capacity, while his Cosmo empowers the Gemini Cloth and his combat techniques. 160 277

• Reached late Fourth Order Gene Lock and the Eighth Sense. 277
• His Cosmo can synchronize with his internal powers and Golden Cloth, enabling techniques such as Galactic Explosion. 160
• Galactic Explosion has theoretical galaxy-destroying power, but its use left Gwen's body and energy reserves nearly empty. 161
• The Cloth later evolved into a Divine Cloth and can transform its fused wing components into a golden greatbow. 399 407
• Sustained Gene Lock use imposes heavy mental and physical strain even when Finality's energy restores his body. 214

Finality, Time, and Spatial Authority

After connecting with Prometheus Seventeen and fusing with Finality, Gwen gained Authority over time and access to powerful spatial applications. 213 249

• Can traverse time to retrieve souls that would otherwise dissipate, including Kallen, Kalpas, and Cosmos. 249
• Uses spatial power to relocate battles into subspace and cross worlds. 85 215
• The Cocoon of Finality grants abilities related to comprehension, reproduction, Imaginary Space, and electromagnetism. 388
• Time travel risks alerting Finality, distorting dimensional routes, and sending Gwen far from his intended destination. 249 250
• He can endure Finality's pressure and channel overwhelming Honkai Energy into his Cosmo and Anor Londo, though his compatibility is stated to be below Kiana's. 214

One-Body Fusion

One-Body Fusion allows Gwen to merge with compatible allies, combining their energy and traits with his own. 21

• His fusion with Raiden Mei significantly increased his energy supply and granted lightning power. 21
• He used fusion with Eden and Mobius to travel to another world. 85
• Attempts to fuse with Mei and Kiana together failed because his body could not withstand the required Honkai Energy. 113
• A similar attempt with Wendy failed because she could not control the Herrscher Gem within her body. 122

Healing and Restoration

Gwen possesses several light-based recovery techniques and uses them both in combat and to treat severe injuries. 41

• Healed Kalpas after defeating him in the Deepest Place using light. 137
• Identified the healing technique used on Kalpas as the Ray of Redemption. 139
• Used soul-based light to accelerate Alicia's recovery after her return. 138
• Stabilized Yorktown's anomaly by transferring Psionic Energy through their Commander–Ship Girl connection. 351
• Reached Yorktown.META's damaged inner self through Cosmo and Psionic Energy, suppressing her distorted power while soothing her soul. 380

Telekinesis, Essence, and Mental Techniques

Gwen uses telekinesis, Exotic Energy, and overwhelming mental strength for analysis, control, and precision combat.

• Learned Ultra Telekinesis from Taro; can manipulate and recall detached weapons. 9
• His Essence, later renamed Exotic Energy, can read limited information from beings or objects possessing sufficient will, emotion, or Essence. 141 230
• Recreated the Phantom Illusion Demon Emperor Fist after deciphering it from the Gemini Cloth, using it to control a group of attackers and extract information. 262
• Can paralyze mech-type targets by using Lightning Spears to penetrate energy barriers and overload their internal circuitry. 67
• His item-reading ability is not universal and cannot reliably examine targets lacking sufficient retained will or Essence. 141

Psionic Energy and Commander Link

As commander, Gwen can supply Psionic Energy to Ship Girls and receive feedback from their growth and strengthened bonds. 370

• Psionic feedback replenishes his losses and raises his mental-strength and Psionic Energy limits. 370
• The bond with Yorktown widened dramatically after her return to her home world, allowing a far greater and more stable energy flow. 351
• He can use Psionic Energy as an equivalent substitute for upgrade materials, restoring heavily injured Ship Girls such as Zhenhai and St. Louis. 356
• He accepted formal command of the Royal fleet after Elizabeth transferred authority to him. 370

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Extreme Knight Moon Sky All-Domain Combat Armor — Prototype fourth-generation God-Slaying Armor delivered by Rita; can deploy large numbers of guns and destructive light armaments. 23 42
• Ultimate Armor — Absorbs Remnants of Time and expands Gwen's energy capacity. 94
• Gemini Cloth / Divine Cloth — A Golden Cloth that responds to Gwen's Cosmo, later evolves into Divine Cloth, and is fused with the Shield of Paraj. 160 275 399
• Shield of Paraj / Parajin Armor — Traversal-capable armor that can manifest from wrist-launched light; its functions remain available after fusion with the Cloth. 74 249
• Bow of Light / golden greatbow — Used for Ultimate Light Arrow attacks; later formed from the Divine Cloth's wings. 222 399
• Spear of Sunlight — A high-penetration light spear used against targets including Chi You and Finality-era opponents. 117 162
• Dragon Slayer Spear — A lightning weapon used in the Lands Between; Gwen avoids overusing it against barriers that might damage it. 256 263
• Spiral Sword — A blade drawn from his chest and wreathed in the First Flame; used to ignite the Golden Tree's barrier and the tree itself. 263
• Main God Space — A personal special space used for travel, recovery, storage, and accessing items such as the golden fragments and Mind Cubes. 140 214 347

Relationships

• Alicia — Initially a consciousness linked to Gwen; they reunite in the Elysian Realm, confess mutual love, and later stabilize his Cosmo together during a critical battle. 138 164 405
• Raiden Mei — A close ally and One-Body Fusion partner whose lightning substantially enhanced Gwen; she repeatedly shows concern for his safety. 21 60 123
• Yorktown — His Ship Girl and Commander-linked partner. Their attempted fusion caused Gwen pain, while her return to her home world strengthened their Psionic Energy connection. 60 351
• Eden — Trusted companion, musical teacher, and fusion partner; she assists Alicia in stabilizing Gwen's Cosmo. 85 139 405
• Mobius — Researcher who studies Gwen's unusual body under his conditions; later travels with him and helps contain the Firelink Shrine's flames during Finality's pressure. 132 214
• Kevin — Began as a formidable trial opponent in the Elysian Realm, later became a cooperative ally who guided Gwen toward Finality and offered warnings about power's cost. 156 160 213
• Phylannor — Offered Gwen access to her seal, training in miracles, and a portion of her power after he destroyed Abyss Midir. 93 94 97
• Prometheus — The AI who monitored Gwen after his arrival in the underground base; later linked to his path toward receiving the Authority of Finality through Prometheus Seventeen. 2 213
• Rita — Friendly Schicksal associate who delivered his armor and expressed personal concern over his dangerous missions. 23 193

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Honkai Activity

Gwen develops his powers through simulation training, joins the activities surrounding St. 1504, and becomes a high-value combatant against Honkai threats. His use of Artificial Collapse against an Emperor-class Honkai Beast attracts World Serpent's attention, while his later fusion with Raiden Mei marks a major leap in his combat ability. 10 14 21

He receives Extreme Knight Moon Sky from Rita and uses it to annihilate an Anti-Entropy Titan Unit attacking Changkong City, while ensuring Raiden Mei has protection during the fight. 23

World Bubbles and the Elysian Realm

Gwen gains the ability to travel between worlds and enters the Elysian Realm, where he encounters its Flame-Chasers, searches for Alicia, and develops his Cosmo through repeated trials. 74 85 156

His battle with Kevin becomes the catalyst for full synchronization between his Cosmo, Gene Lock, and internal powers, culminating in Galactic Explosion. 160 161 He later finds Alicia in the Deepest Place, accelerates her recovery with soul-based light, and ultimately reunites with her in her dreamlike city. 137 138 164

Finality and Interworld Conflict

Gwen accepts the Authority of Finality to prepare for the Kindling Project, enduring Finality's pressure while Eden and Mobius support the containment effort from Anor Londo. 213 214 His subsequent travels take him into conflicts involving Ultra warriors, Destrudos, Tartarus, and other cross-world threats, during which his Cosmo reaches the Seventh Sense and his transformation evolves into Wingless Noah. 215 230

Time Travel and the Lands Between

Using the Authority of Time, Gwen retrieves souls from the past that were destined to dissipate, including Kallen, Kalpas, and Cosmos. This action eventually alerts the Finality of an earlier era and displaces him into the Lands Between. 249 250

There, Gwen defeats Radahn, Mogh, and the distorted Golden Tree's defenders; uncovers the Abundant People's exploitation of the Golden Tree; and ultimately burns it with the First Flame. 254 256 262 263 He later reshapes the Lands Between with a colossal light sword while suppressing resulting disasters with his Cosmo and First Flame. 347

Ship Girls and Mainframe Authority

After returning Yorktown to her original world, Gwen becomes deeply involved with Ship Girls, Sirens, METAization, and the Mainframe. He saves and upgrades injured Ship Girls, suppresses Yorktown.META's distorted Psionic Energy, and receives feedback that further expands his own Psionic potential. 351 356 370 380

Gwen ultimately takes the Mainframe's highest authority through the Authority of Erosion, gaining control over its worlds, Sirens, and Ship Girl core data. 388 389

Ascension and Aeon Conflict

Gwen defeats Antimatter Legion forces, confronts Great Extinction Lord Star Roar, and later reaches a level where he can suppress the Aeons Hoo and Nanook as Spark Dolls. 322 323 407 After the Heart of Light and his battle suit complete their final evolution, he accepts the Imaginary Tree's call and gains the Destiny of Evolution. 407 420

Notable Quotes

“If there is no path, then forge one—
The world has no paths; when many walk, paths are made!” 160

“Just a humble Saint, who maintains the justice and peace of the land.” 323