Handler Walter

Handler Walter
General information
Japanese name	ハンドラー・ウォルター
Gender	Male
Affiliation and military information
Affiliation	Overseer
Occupation	AC pilot, Broker, Operator, Observer
Craft	AC IB-C03: HAL 826
Eras present	Coral War
Real world information
Appearances	ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON
Voice actor	English: Patrick Seitz, Japanese: Takayuki Sakazume

Handler Walter is a broker in charge of the independent mercenary Augmented Human C4-621 ("Raven"), operating together on the planet Rubicon 3.

Biography

Upon 621's arrival on Rubicon 3 under Walter's orders, Walter guides 621 in obtaining a mercenary license from AC wrecks so they can properly find work; eventually, they find a usable license with the callsign "Raven." Afterwards, Walter serves as Raven's (who Walter continues to refer to by their augmented human designation "621") Operator and manager, directing them to complete tasks and negotiating most of their contracts with Rubicon's numerous factions.

The independent mercenary Sulla claims to have killed several of Walter's "Hounds" in previous engagements.

Quotes

Arranged according to in-game mission order.

Chapter 1

"Destroy Artillery Installations"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing, first line	"Got a job for you, 621. This is an open call from the Balam Group, one of the corporate forces occupying Rubicon."	-	-
Sortie	"The client doesn't care who does this job... as long as it gets done."	-	-

"Grid 135 Cleanup"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing, first line	"Got a job for you, 621. This is an open call from the Arquebus Group, one of the extraplanetary corporate forces."	-	-
Sortie	"You've got ID. Now you need a rep. Get their attention, 621."	-	-
Mission start	"Commence mission. Wipe out the Dafeng MT squad."	-	-
-	"They're just mass-produced MTs. Wipe them out, 621."	-	-
Destroyed half of the targets	"Only few targets left."	-	-
Upon encountering IA-27 Ghost	"That mech... I can't see it! Handle it, 621."	-	-
Destroyed an unidentified machine	"Confirmed. Unidentified machine down. Get back to work, 621."	-	-
Enemy reinforcements arrived	"...621, wait. I'm picking up new enemy signatures. Looks like reinforcements. Eliminate them."	-	-
All MTs destroyed	"The MT squad has been eliminated. That's it for the job, 621. Return to base."	-	-

"Destroy the Transport Helicopters"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing, first line	"Got a job for you, 621. The Balam Group's sent a request."	-	-
Sortie	"...Now they're asking for you by name. Keep building your rep."	-	-
Mission start	"Commence mission. Destroy the Rubicon Liberation Front transport choppers."	-	-
Destroyed first transport chopper	"Confirmed. Transport chopper down. Keep at it, 621."	-	-
Upon entering the base and proceeds on destroying a transport chopper	"There. Take it out."	-	-
Destroyed the 2nd transport chopper and proceeds to the next target.	"Confirmed. Target destroyed. On to the next targets."	-	-
When encountered by BAWS Tetrapod	"...Looks like they've got a BAWS tetrapod. It's a cut above the other MTs. Ignore it and focus on the mission."	-	-
BAWS Tetrapod is staggered once more	"Enemy ACS down. Make it count."	-	-
Player AC destroyed BAWS Tetrapod	"Got the tetrapod, huh? You're a natural at this, 621."	-	-
All transport choppers destroyed	"Looks like you got them all. That's it for this job, 621. Return to base."	-	-

"Destroy the Tester AC"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing, first line	"Got a job for you, 621. It's an open call from the Arquebus Group."	-	-
Sortie	"The target may be a product sample, but it's still an AC. Stay sharp, 621."	-	-
Mission start	"Commence mission. We've got a read on the target. Now's the time, 621."	-	-
-	"That pilot's just a trainee on delivery duty-- but don't let your guard down."	-	-
-	"Land a direct hit. It's time we wrapped this up."	-	-
Tester AC staggered by Player AC	"His ACS has reached breaking point. Go for a direct hit."	-	-
-	"...Enemy AC destroyed. That's it for this job, 621. Return to base."	-	-
Post briefing	"621, about the tester AC you downed... That was being shipped to the Redguns-- Balam's in-house AC squad. They're Balam's main force and its members are no amateurs. Remember who you're messing with."	-	-

"Attack the Dam Complex"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing, first line	"Got a job for you, 621. You're joining an operation planned by Balam HQ... Check the briefing."	-	-
Sortie	"...G13, huh. I'll stick with '621.' Don't let the Redguns teach you bad manners."	-	-

"Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing, first line	"Got a job for you, 621. This one's a request from the Arquebus Group."	-	-
Sortie	"Time for a little self-promotion, 621. Smash the STRIDER, and Arquebus HQ will be sure to remember your name."	-	-
Mission start	"Commence mission. First, get through all that dust and make contact with the STRIDER."	-	-
Upon evading the Eye's laser	"I'm picking up a surge of energy to the Eye. Watch out or it'll burn you to ash."	-	-
Upon approaching the STRIDER	"Alright, now you're up close and personal. Take out one of its legs and bring it to a halt."	-	-
STRIDER leg destroyed	"Confirmed. STRIDER leg compromised. It's going down! The bigger they are, the harder they fall.	-	-
-	"Alright, now we've got a foothold to get on the deck. Grab on and get to work on the sub-generators."	-	-
-	"They're trying to cut and run. Head to the midship, 621. Don't let them go.'	-	-
First sub-generator destroyed	"Sub-generator destroyed. Three to go.	-	-
Second sub-generator destroyed	"Two to go."	-	-
Third sub-generator destroyed	"Just one left."	-	-
All sub-generators destroyed	"All sub-generators destroyed. The Eye's shield is offline. Head to the front segment and hit the target."	-	-
Upon approaching the Eye	"Now you've got the target in your sights. Time to finish this, 621."	-	-
STRIDER's Eye is destroyed	"Confirmed. Target destroyed. And it looks like all that energy that it was sucking up has nowhere to go. Move, 621. You need to get clear of the STRIDER."	-	-
STRIDER is completely destroyed	"See that, 621? The STRIDER is blowing itself up. A fitting end for something built to fail.	-	-

"Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship" New Game+

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing, first line	"Got a job for you, 621... We've received a request from the Rubicon Liberation Front."	-	-
Briefing, third line	"Looks like we've got conflicting requests about the same ship... You'll be doing the work—you choose."	-	-
Sortie	"Chose the Liberation Front, did you? Whatever works to get your name out there. That's the benefit of being independent."	-	-
Mission start, but it is interrupted by STRIDER getting destroyed	"Commence mission... Wait, someone's already attacking the ship!"	-	-
-	"Hnh?! Enemies on the radar! 621--they're coming!"	-	-
Engaged by C-Weapons, IA-05: WEEVIL MTs	"No ID. They're not Schneider MTs... Are those...C-Weapons? ...Defend yourself, 621, They're not going to listen to reason. Those are drone weapons made by the Rubicon Research Institute. ...Relics that survived the Fires of Ibis."	-	-
Destroyed the last IA-05: WEEVIL MT, IE-09: HELIANTHUS incoming	"Did you get them...? ...Wait, there's more. HELIANTHUS machines?! Don't take them head-on, 621. They'll tear you to shreds."	-	-
-	"...Way too many for a chance encounter. Focus, 621. I'll do the thinking.'	-	-
Second wave of IE-09: HELIANTHUS incoming	"HELIANTHUS machines, coming in hot! These are dangerous, 621. Knock them down and go in for the kill."	-	-
Destroyed the last IA-05: WEEVIL MT	"...Looks like the last of them. Nothing on the long-range radar."	-	-
Mission complete	"You may have failed to protect the STRIDER, but you have a hell of an excuse. I'll look it this. You go home and get some rest, 621."	-	-

"Operation Wallclimber"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing, first line	"This request comes straight from Arquebus headquarters. They want you to assist with a mission the corporations are calling 'Operation Wallclimber.'"	-	-
Sortie	"Your objective is to take the Liberation Front fortress—the Wall. Show them you're worth the credits, 621."	-	-
Following JUGGERNAUT's defeat animation	"Confirmed. JUGGERNAUT destroyed. Operation Wallclimber is a success. That pilot, Rusty... It seems he knew who you really are. It won't matter. I've taken that contingency into account."	-	-

"Attack the Watchpoint"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing	"This is a rather personal request... from a friend of mine. It concerns a certain facility—a Watchpoint. Once, it regulated the underground flow of Coral. Now it serves to monitor the dormant veins. I want you to attack it. Your objective will be to destroy the sensor valve at its core. The Watchpoint is kept secure by SG, the planetside PCA force... which means it's too hot for the corporations to be seen there. In other words, we're flying strictly solo on this one."	-	-
Sortie	"...You'll be going in under cover of darkness. Be ready for anything."	-	-
Mission start	"Leave no evidence. If anyone sees you... handle it."	-	-
When engaging PCA Subject Guard MTs	"The cavalry isn't coming. Wipe them out, 621."	-	-
Upon entering the Watchpoint control center.	"Do you see that? That's the Watchpoint control center. The target's inside make your way in."	-	-
Sulla approaches	"Is that... Sulla?!"	-	-
Player AC engages Sulla	"C1-249... 'Sulla.' He's an independent mercenary who survived first-gen augmentation. Don't think twice, 621. Kill him before he kills you."	-	-
Sulla's HP falls to 25%	"...Don't let him bait you. Focus."	-	-
Enemy AC destroyed	"...Confirmed. Enemy AC destroyed."	-	-

Chapter 5

Fires of Raven path

"Shut Down the Closure Satellites"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Post-credits dialogue, second line	"...621. Looks like you got the job done. You chose to carry our burden and right the wrongs of the past. I'm sorry... and I'm grateful. 621. There's nothing left to bind you. Whatever choices you make now... I just hope you find your true potential."	-	-

Liberator of Rubicon path

"Bring Down the Xylem"

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
First cutscene, first line; triggered when the player destroys the final ramjet engine	"...621. Is that... is that you? They... 621... I have to... dispose of you."	-	-
-	"The corporation's orders... No... My friends' mission... Eliminate... all obstacles..."	-	-
-	"That voice... 621... I see it next to you... Yes... Kindling for the fire..."	-	-
Player AC destroyed	"The greatest obstacle...... Eliminated..."	-	-
Player AC destroyed (Phase 2)	"621... That's it... for this job..."	-	-
Walter is defeated	"62...1..."	-	-
Second cutscene, first line; triggered after the HAL 826's defeat animation	"The mission... My friends'... wishes... Look at you... 621... You found... a friend..."	-	-

AC IB-C03: HAL 826

The IB-C03: HAL 826 is a red and silver Rubicon Research Institute Ibis Series Armored Core — the only one of its kind designed to be piloted by a human. It is fully armed with Coral-based weaponry and a shield.

Long after Walter and 621's arrival on Rubicon 3, Walter pilots the AC to protect Xylem, the Floating City. In the Liberator of Rubicon ending, Walter is brainwashed to pilot it. However in the Alea Iacta Est ending, he consciously pilots it to defend Xylem's activation and fend off ALLMIND'S pilotless AC's & other mechs, before HAL 826 is crushed by ALLMIND itself.

IB-C03: HAL 826
General information
Japanese name	IB-C03: HAL 826
Classification	Armored Core
Parts (Units)
R-Arm Unit	IB-C03W1: WLT 011
L-Arm Unit	IB-C03W2: WLT 101
R-Back Unit	IB-C03W3: NGI 006
L-Back Unit	IB-C03W4: NGI 028
Parts (Frame)
Head	IB-C03H: HAL 826
Core	IB-C03C: HAL 826
Arms	IB-C03A: HAL 826
Legs	IB-C03L: HAL 826
Parts (Inner)
Booster	IB-C03B: NGI 001
FCS	IB-C03F: WLT 001
Generator	IB-C03G: NGI 000
Expansion	ASSAULT ARMOR
Specs
Regulation	1.00	1.01	1.02.1	1.03	1.03.1	1.04	1.04.1	1.05	1.06	1.06.1	1.07
AP	-	-	-	-	-	10,810	-	-	-	-	-
Defensive Performance	-	-	-	-	-	1,237	-	-	-	-	-
Anti-Kinetic Defense	-	-	-	-	-	1,204	-	-	-	-	-
Anti-Energy Defense	-	-	-	-	-	1,279	-	-	-	-	-
Anti-Explosive Defense	-	-	-	-	-	1,230	-	-	-	-	-
Attitude Stability	-	-	-	-	-	1,742	-	-	-	-	-
Attitude Recovery	-	-	-	-	-	84	-	-	-	-	-
Target Tracking	-	-	-	-	-	94	-	-	-	-	-
Boost Speed	-	-	-	-	-	293	-	-	-	-	-
QB Speed	-	-	-	-	-	348	-	-	-	-	-
QB EN Consumption	-	-	-	-	-	769	-	-	-	-	-
QB Reload Time	-	-	-	-	-	0.63	-	-	-	-	-
EN Capacity	-	-	-	-	-	4,400	-	-	-	-	-
EN Supply Efficiency	-	-	-	-	-	1,662	-	-	-	-	-
EN Recharge Delay	-	-	-	-	-	3.68	-	-	-	-	-
Total Weight	-	-	-	-	-	85,790	-	-	-	-	-
Total Arms Load	-	-	-	-	-	11,060	-	-	-	-	-
Arms Load Limit	-	-	-	-	-	14,000	-	-	-	-	-
Total Load	-	-	-	-	-	64,900	-	-	-	-	-
Load Limit	-	-	-	-	-	64,900	-	-	-	-	-
Total EN Load	-	-	-	-	-	5,169	-	-	-	-	-
EN Output	-	-	-	-	-	5,208	-	-	-	-	-
Price	4,118,000 COAM

Paint

Overview

Head 00: Overview

Head 01: Main

Head 02: Sub

Head 03: Support

Head 04: Optional

Head 05: Other

Head 06: Device

Head 07: Pattern

Head 08: Weathering

Core 00: Overview

Core 01: Main

Core 02: Sub

Core 03: Support

Core 04: Optional

Core 05: Other

Core 06: Device

Core 07: Pattern

Core 08: Weathering

R-Arm 00: Overview

R-Arm 01: Main

R-Arm 02: Sub

R-Arm 03: Support

R-Arm 04: Optional

R-Arm 05: Other

R-Arm 06: Device

R-Arm 07: Pattern

R-Arm 08: Weathering

L-Arm 00: Overview

L-Arm 01: Main

L-Arm 02: Sub

L-Arm 03: Support

L-Arm 04: Optional

L-Arm 05: Other

L-Arm 06: Device

L-Arm 07: Pattern

L-Arm 08: Weathering

Legs 00: Overview

Legs 01: Main

Legs 02: Sub

Legs 03: Support

Legs 04: Optional

Legs 05: Other

Legs 06: Device

Legs 07: Pattern

Legs 08: Weathering

R-Arm Unit 00: Overview

R-Arm Unit 01: Main

R-Arm Unit 02: Sub

R-Arm Unit 03: Support

R-Arm Unit 04: Optional

R-Arm Unit 05: Other

R-Arm Unit 06: Device

R-Arm Unit 07: Pattern

R-Arm Unit 08: Weathering

L-Arm Unit 00: Overview

L-Arm Unit 01: Main

L-Arm Unit 02: Sub

L-Arm Unit 03: Support

L-Arm Unit 04: Optional

L-Arm Unit 05: Other

L-Arm Unit 06: Device

L-Arm Unit 07: Pattern

L-Arm Unit 08: Weathering

R-Back Unit 00: Overview

R-Back Unit 01: Main

R-Back Unit 02: Sub

R-Back Unit 03: Support

R-Back Unit 04: Optional

R-Back Unit 05: Other

R-Back Unit 06: Device

R-Back Unit 07: Pattern

R-Back Unit 08: Weathering

L-Back Unit 00: Overview

L-Back Unit 01: Main

L-Back Unit 02: Sub

L-Back Unit 03: Support

L-Back Unit 04: Optional

L-Back Unit 05: Other

L-Back Unit 06: Device

L-Back Unit 07: Pattern

L-Back Unit 08: Weathering

Gameplay

In ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, Handler Walter is an NPC serving primarily as the player character's mission control. By Chapter 2, he is joined by Ayre, who not only acts as complementary mission control but also fills in for Walter as he begins to send the player on missions without his direct supervision.

At the end of Chapter 4's final mission, "Reach the Coral Convergence" Walter will go missing and his role as mission control will instead be handled primarily by Ayre and "Cinder" Carla.

For the game's endings, the Fires of Raven path has a prerecorded message from Walter played following the ending's credits sequence. Meanwhile, the Liberator of Rubicon path has "Bring Down the Xylem" feature Walter in an AC as the final boss that appears once the player destroys the Xylem's two ramjet engines. The reward for defeating him is 340,000 COAM and his AC's frame parts; everything else is unlocked through the Arena Analysis division, the LOGHUNT, and finally found in two Hidden Parts chests during the Regain Control of the Xylem mission in the Alea Iacta Est play through. Lastly, in the Alea Iacta East path final mission "Coral Release," Walter is defeated by ALLMIND's SOL 644, with her MIND GAMMA standing atop HAL 826's headless wreck.

Gallery

Analysis, Phase δ-2: Classified Subject 51-201 W

Japanese version

Data Log, Image Data: STK Sketch

In combat

HAL 826's final moments upon defeat

Chapter 1 Garage view of the HAL 826

Low-angle

Rear

Trivia

• Though Walter's actual appearance is not seen, the Story Trailer shows that based on his shadow. He carries a walking cane, lining up with his implied advanced age as a former member of the Institute and survivor of the Fires of Ibis. He was a child, old enough to be noted as 'bright' and to have a definite personality, during the Fires of Ibis, which would make him roughly in his early 60s at the time of the Fires of Rubicon.
• Since the HAL 826 is designed by Shoji Kawamori, the core and legs resemble the second White Glint. The head bears great resemblance that of Stinger's AC Vixen, another popular design of the franchise.
• Some of Walter's lines in the prerecorded message are featured in the Reveal Trailer.
• The HAL 826's one-of-a-kind nature is emphasized by its Total Load stat equaling its Load Limit.

Appearances

• ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON
  • Arena, Analysis: Phase δ-2
  • Story mode:
    • Chapter 1:
      • Mission: "Illegal Entry"
      • Mission: "Destroy Artillery Installations"
      • Mission: "Grid 135 Cleanup"
      • Mission: "Destroy the Transport Helicopters"
      • Mission: "Destroy the Tester AC"
      • Mission: "Attack the Dam Complex"
      • Mission: "Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship"
      • Mission: "Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship"
      • Mission: "Operation Wallclimber"
      • Mission: "Retrieve Combat Logs"
      • Mission: "Prisoner Rescue"
      • Mission: "Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2"
      • Mission: "Obstruct the Mandatory Inspection"
      • Mission: "Attack the Watchpoint"
      • Ending cutscene
    • Chapter 2:
      • Opening debriefing
    • Chapter 3
      • Mission: "Steal the Survey Data"
      • Mission: "Attack the Refueling Base"
      • Mission: "Tunnel Sabotage"
      • Mission: "Survey the Uninhabited Floating City"
      • Mission: "Eliminate the Enforcement Squads"
      • Mission: "Destroy the Special Forces Craft"
      • Mission: "Attack the Old Spaceport"
      • Mission: "Defend the Old Spaceport"
      • Mission: "Destroy the Ice Worm"
    • Chapter 4
      • Mission: "Underground Exploration - Depth 1"
      • Mission: "Underground Exploration - Depth 2"
      • Mission: "Underground Exploration - Depth 3"
      • Mission: "Intercept the Redguns"
      • Mission: "Unknown Territory Survey"
      • Mission: "Reach the Coral Convergence"
    • Chapter 5:
      • Mission: "Escape" (Mentioned)
      • Mission: "Take the Uninhabited Floating City" (Mentioned)
      • Mission: "Intercept the Corporate Forces" (Mentioned)
      • Mission: "Eliminate 'Cinder' Carla" (Mentioned)
      • Mission: "Regain Control of the Xylem"
      • Mission: "Coral Release"
  • Trailers:
    • Gameplay Trailer
    • Launch Trailer
    • Overview Trailer
    • Story Trailer