Otto

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Otto Apocalypse (奥托)
Alias(es)	Grand Bishop of Schicksal; Bishop; Archbishop 6 7 67
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Schicksal
Occupation/Role	Grand Bishop and supreme leader of Schicksal 6 7
Status	Alive; remains active after Kallen Kaslana's resurrection 300
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Background / History

Otto has led Schicksal for roughly five centuries, maintaining enough influence to control human society from the shadows. He is a contemporary of Saintess Kallen Kaslana, whose death became the central motive behind his long-term actions. Though he describes himself as unworthy of her, he never abandoned the hope of restoring her to the world. 48 59 210

Following the Second Honkai War, Otto began considering whether Herrscher power could be harnessed for humanity. This ambition informed his plans surrounding Kiana and the Herrscher of the Void, though he later adjusted those plans after Gwen demonstrated the ability to wield Herrscher power as a human. 30 50

Otto first takes notice of Gwen after reviewing surveillance footage of his transformation. He welcomes Gwen to Schicksal, offers institutional support and research resources, and chooses to let time establish Gwen's trust rather than demand complete honesty immediately. 6 7

Appearance

Otto is a fair-skinned man with golden hair, blue eyes, and a strikingly beautiful appearance. His long hair is tied into a ponytail that rests over his left shoulder. 7

• Usually appears in immaculate formal clothing, including suits. 57
• Has worn a sharp white suit and white top hat during a Schicksal alert. 105
• His composed exterior is supported by a Soul Steel body, which makes reading his genuine emotions difficult. 48

Personality

Otto presents himself as warm, approachable, and encouraging. He speaks to subordinates and recruits with polished courtesy, offers praise readily, and can inspire Valkyries through rhetoric alone. 7 59

Behind that demeanor, he is highly calculating. Otto openly regards Gwen as someone useful to his goals, tolerates Gwen concealing information, and plans around the assumption that he will eventually obtain what he needs. 7 58 He is also pragmatic about morality, acknowledging that he is not a good person and prioritizing survival, results, and long-term control. 175

Kallen is his defining emotional vulnerability. Mentions of Yae Sakura visibly disrupt his usual restraint, and the prospect of reviving Kallen drives him to offer everything he possesses. 48 210

Abilities & Skills

Soul Steel Bodies and Survival

Otto possesses Soul Steel bodies and maintains backup bodies, allowing him to survive otherwise fatal damage.

• Gwen destroys Otto's head with a punch; Otto returns shortly afterward in another body. 105
• His memories are synchronized between bodies. 105
• Otto maintains additional hidden backup bodies beyond those known to Amber, including bodies outside Schicksal territory. 105 175
• Physical pain still affects him despite his ability to revive. 105 108

Scientific Analysis and Research

Otto is an exceptional researcher with broad knowledge of Honkai, Previous Era technology, souls, and anomalous phenomena.

• Participated in designing Schicksal's fourth-generation God-Slaying Armor. 10 19
• Recognized the significance of Gwen wielding Herrscher power as a human and identified it as a miracle for humanity. 29
• Developed the theory that Gwen's higher-dimensional journey may have taken place within the Imaginary Tree, while admitting the available evidence was inconclusive. 108
• Understands Soul Steel construction and assessed Gwen's restoration of Cang Xuan and Danzhu through residual consciousness and new bodies. 121

Leadership and Political Control

Otto has controlled Schicksal for centuries and combines organizational authority with ruthless political judgment.

• Personally oversees major Schicksal operations, including combat tests, promotions, and containment preparations. 9 39
• Reorganized the Australia Branch in one week, eliminating implicated old-guard members while preserving capable younger personnel. 67
• Uses Schicksal's ceremonies and his own rhetoric to motivate newly promoted Valkyries. 59
• His earlier reforms left Schicksal capable of operating with relatively little direct intervention from him. 205

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Void Archives — A sentient golden cube associated with Otto. He has kept it imprisoned within himself for five hundred years, though it continues to speak with and challenge him. 7 180
• Soul Steel bodies — Replaceable bodies used to preserve Otto's life and continuity of memory. 105
• Simulated Feather of Dust — Used during the Australia Branch purge alongside Schicksal's combat forces. 67

Relationships

• Gwen — Initially a valuable recruit and strategic asset; their relationship develops into candid cooperation and mutual reliance. Otto places Gwen above Kiana in importance and later asks him to restore Kallen. 7 43 210
• Kallen Kaslana — The saint Otto loves and the purpose behind his five-century pursuit of resurrection. Her return gives him a chance to confront and atone for his past actions. 48 210 300
• Void Archives — A sentient artifact and long-term captive within Otto. Their interactions are marked by constant mockery, debate, and mutual irritation. 7 58 180
• Amber — Otto's secretary and a trusted administrator who mobilizes Schicksal headquarters during emergencies. 105
• Rita Rossweisse — A trusted Valkyrie operative who reports directly to Otto and carries out sensitive assignments for him. 6 19
• Kiana Kaslana — A key subject of Otto's Herrscher plans. He entrusts Gwen with monitoring her Herrscher consciousness at Schicksal headquarters. 30 39
• Raiden Mei — Treated as an honored guest after joining Schicksal, though Otto requires safety-oriented tests because of her Herrscher status. 29 30
• Fu Hua — An old acquaintance whose moral judgment of Otto is openly hostile; she considers him a villain, while Otto readily admits his own lack of goodness. 43 175

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Gwen's arrival at Schicksal — Otto reviews footage of Gwen's transformation, has Rita report on him, and personally recruits him into Schicksal's fight against Honkai. 6 7
• Herrscher strategy — He reveals his ambition to use Herrscher power for humanity and discusses Kiana's true nature with Gwen. 30
• Kiana's supervision — Otto assigns Gwen to house and monitor Kiana, granting him greater access to Schicksal resources. 39
• Australia Branch purge — Otto personally dismantles the compromised branch leadership after Anti-Entropy's attack on Gwen's restaurant. 67
• Revelations of other worlds — Otto receives Gwen's memories of higher-dimensional travel, studies the possibility of the Imaginary Tree, and investigates new sources of power. 58 108 109
• Kallen's resurrection — Otto openly asks Gwen to revive Kallen and agrees to contribute to the future new society in exchange for that hope. Kallen is eventually restored to life. 210 292 300

Notable Quotes

“Welcome back to this world, hero of the previous civilization.” 7

“Without Otto Apocalypse, humanity can still defeat the Honkai. But without you, humanity will be utterly defeated.” 30

“For this, Otto Apocalypse is willing to offer everything.” 210

Trivia

• Otto was watching Kallen Fantasy and grinding points when news of Gwen's appearance reached him. 6
• He can remain calm enough to turn an actual headquarters lockdown into an anti-invasion exercise after Gwen kills one of his bodies. 105