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Schwarzesmarken

シュヴァルツェスマーケン

Title
シュヴァルツェスマーケン
Schwarzesmarken
Aliasesシュヴァケン
Play timeLong (48h38m from 14 votes)
Developerage
Publishersage
Epic Eagle Team
Relations
Same setting

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LinksWikipedia (ja), Wikidata, VNStat
Related anime[DB-ANN] Schwarzesmarken (TV Series, 2016)

Description

The story follows the East German Army's 666th TSF Squadron in its battles and political conflicts during the BETA's westward push in 1983.

The East German Army 666th TSF Squadron "Schwarzesmarken" (Black Marks) are a special-forces unit tasked with assaulting BETA forces through unconventional tactics; specifically, they target Lux and Magnus Lux to deny the BETA the advantage of ranged firepower. Their orders are given the topmost priority, such that it is common practice for the 666th to ignore allied distress calls that will result in deviation from their original mission, even if only for a short moment.

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Protagonist

Theodor Eberbachテオドール・エーベルバッハ
AliasesSchwarzesmarken 08
MeasurementsHeight: 179cm
Birthday13 April
Age18
HairRed, Shaggy, Short
EyesGreen
BodyPale, Slim, Teen
ClothesBelt, Boots, Jacket, Military Uniform, Pressure Suit, Suspenders, Uniform
ItemsKnife
PersonalityCautious, Distrustful, Ore
RoleMecha Pilot, Non-blood-related Brother, Orphan, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Subject ofPsychological Trauma
Voiced bySuzumura Ken'ichi (Partially)

Description

A surface pilot of the 666th TSF Squadron Schwarzesmarken. Theodor fights purely for his own survival, rejecting everything else that might leave himself vulnerable, from his comrades in the 666th, and trusts no one around him. Though much younger than other members of the 666th, Theodor's skills are up there with the best, specializing in close combat he learned through knife self-defense.

After being captured by the Stasi in a failed attempt to defect to West Germany with them, he was tortured and his family was killed, giving him a deep hatred for the Stasi and anyone involved with them.

Main characters

Anett Hosenfeldアネット・ホーゼンフェルト
AliasesSchwarz 06, Gendai no Elizabeth Bathory, Ryōkiteki Eishi
MeasurementsHeight: 164cm
Birthday19 August
Age18
HairOrange, Short
EyesGreen
BodyHigh Alcohol Tolerance, Pale, Small Breasts, Teen
ClothesMilitary Uniform
ItemsHalberd
PersonalityAtashi, Incorruptible, Tomboy
RoleGerman, Mecha Pilot, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Subject ofGuilt
Voiced byAnzai Chika

Description

Anett is a member of the 666th TSF Squadron and one of the few melee halberd users in the NVA, giving her a reputation as an abnormal pilot wherever she fights. She has a habit of screaming to shake off the fear of death before battle and suffers from PTSD.

Gretel Jeckelnグレーテル・イェッケルン
AliasesSchwarz 04, Comrade Lieutenant, Seiji Shōkō, Four-eyes
MeasurementsHeight: 165cm
Birthday12 July
Age20
HairBlack, Long, Straight
EyesBlue
BodyPale, Slim, Small Breasts, Young-adult
ClothesCoat, Glasses, Military Uniform
PersonalityArrogant, Bookworm, Idealist, Sly, Smart
RoleGerman, Mecha Pilot, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Voiced byYasuno Kiyono

Description

The political commissar attached to the 666th unit, tasked with reflecting the will of the Socialist Unity Party and assuring allegiance. The prideful Gretel is the most inexperienced TSF pilot in the 666th, but has the highest authority in the unit.

Gretel is a sincere socialist, having full pride in it as the ideology which eliminates the gap between rich and poor and considers everyone equally, and pride in East Germany as the nation which embodies the ideals of socialism.

Irisdina Bernhardアイリスディーナ・ベルンハルト
AliasesSchwarz 01, Comrade Captain, Captain Bernhard, The Ice Queen, Iron Lily Princess, Only One
MeasurementsHeight: 172cm
Birthday8 September
Age23
HairBlond, Long, Sidehair, Straight, Waist Length+
EyesBlue
BodyPale, Slim, Tall (obsolete), Young-adult
ClothesBelt, Bikini, Boots, Coat, Cross Necklace, Headband, Jacket, Military Uniform, Pressure Suit, Suspenders
ItemsTeacup
PersonalityAmbitious, Blunt, Brave, Cold-hearted, Religious, Smart
RoleCaptain, Famous, German, Mecha Pilot, Soldier, Younger Sister
Engages inFighting, Swimming
Voiced byYamamoto Nozomi

Description

Captain Irisdina Bernhard is one of the main heroines of Schwarzesmarken and a secondary heroine in Bernhard im Schatten. Commander of the ‘East Germany’s Strongest’, the 666th TSF Squadron Schwarzesmarken, and Jürgen Bernhard's younger sister. Her command and development of the 666th make her one of the few capable of carrying out Laserjagd, typically considered "suicide" missions in strategic doctrine.

Katia Waldheimカティア・ヴァルトハイム
AliasesSchwarz 07, Morashi Musume, Communist-san
MeasurementsHeight: 155cm
Birthday7 January
Age15
HairBrown, Ponytail, Waist Length+
EyesAmber, Tareme
BodyPale, Slim, Teen, Tiny
ClothesBelt, Boots, Coat, Jacket, Military Uniform, Pressure Suit, Scarf, School Swimsuit, Suspenders, Uniform
PersonalityAltruistic, Cat Person, Clumsy, Energetic, Friendly, Idealist, Incorruptible, Optimist, Stubborn
RoleGerman, Mecha Pilot, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Subject ofSurvival
Voiced byTanaka Minami

Description

Originally a member of the West German army, Katia was rescued by the 666th TSF Squadron after the rest of her unit was destroyed. She later applied for refugee/defection status, but was instead transferred to the 666th as a replacement pilot, at the recommendation its members. This odd occurrence has initially drew the suspicion of Theodor and the Stasi.

Though she has little experience as a TSF pilot, she possesses natural talent and instinct, which are things that cannot be taught, which is why people view her as a potential ace pilot.

Lise Hohensteinリィズ・ホーエンシュタイン
MeasurementsHeight: 160cm
Birthday28 June
Age18
HairBlond, Twin Tails, Waist Length+
EyesBlue
BodyHigh Alcohol Tolerance, Pale, Slim, Teen
ClothesMilitary Boots, Military Uniform, Pressure Suit, Ribbon Hair Accessory, School Uniform, Suspenders
PersonalityBrother Complex, Distrustful, Outgoing
RoleDaughter, German, Mecha Pilot, School Drama Club Member, Step Sister, Younger Sister
Engages inFighting, Learning of a Foreign Language
Subject ofDisappearance
Voiced byNanjou Yoshino

Description

Theodor Eberbach's adoptive sister. Lise Hohenstein was thought to have been killed by the Stasi 3 years ago when their family attempted to defect to West Germany and were all captured or killed. Lise Hohenstein grew up with parents and playwrights Thomas and Marlene in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin. Like those two, Lise wanted to work in theater to bring smiles and dreams to people in a world she considered dark.

Pham Thi Lanファム・ティ・ラン
AliasesSchwarz 02, Big Sis, Schwesterherz
Birthday2 October
Age22
HairBlack, Braided Bun, Long, No Bangs, Odango, Parted in Middle, Sidehair, Straight
EyesAmber, Red, Tareme
BodyBig Breasts, Big Breast Sizes, Pale, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBandages, Belt, Hair Flower, Knee-high Boots, Military Uniform, One Piece Swimsuit, Pressure Suit, Suspenders, Tank Top, Trousers
ItemsHandgun, Rocket Launcher
PersonalityBrave, Friendly, Kind, Mature, Watashi
RoleAne Act, Based on a Real Person, Commander, Lieutenant, Soldier, Vietnamese
Engages inFighting
Subject ofDiscrimination, Injury
Voiced byKatou Emiri

Description

Pham Thi-Lan is the second-in-command of the 666th, being described as the spiritual backbone to the unit. Pham is called "Big Sis" by many of the younger surface pilots in the unit.

She is a second generation Vietnamese immigrant born in Lichtenberg, a suburb of East Berlin. She is the eldest of five siblings, 10 years older than the next. Being of Vietnamese descent, Pham experienced discrimination growing up in Berlin during wartime.

Side characters

Beatrix Brehmeベアトリクス・ブレーメ
AliasesBea, Wehrwolf 01, Danziger's Rose Maiden, Red Princess, Ookami-san
MeasurementsHeight: 175cm
Birthday23 November
Age23
HairBlack, Shaggy, Sidehair, Spiky Bangs, Waist Length+
EyesRed
BodyBig Breasts, Pale, Slim, Tall (obsolete), Young-adult
ClothesBelt, Futuristic Suit, Knee-high Boots, Military Uniform
ItemsHandgun
PersonalityAmbitious, Blunt, Charismatic, Cold-hearted, Competitive, Cruel, Manipulative, Opportunistic
RoleAntagonist, German, Infamous, Major, Mecha Pilot, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Engages in (Sexual)Not Sexually Involved
Voiced byTamura Yukari

Description

Major Beatrix Brehme is the primary antagonist of Schwarzesmarken and main heroine of Bernhard im Schatten. Commander of the Stasi's infamous Wehrwolf Battalion, and one of the strongest pilots in Europe. With her as commander, Beatrix and her battalion became the symbol of Stasi induced fear in East Germany, as ruthless and brutal hunters of deserters, anti-government dissidents, and emigrants fleeing to the West.

Eduard Grafエドヴァルド・グラーフ
HairBlack, Straight
EyesBlack
BodyPale
ClothesMilitary Uniform
PersonalityLoyal, Serious
RoleCaptain, German, Soldier
Voiced byTaki Satoshi

Description

Franz Heim’s loyal aide. Edvard is always at his side, helps with every task and serves as his foremost bodyguard.

Erich Schmidtエーリヒ・シュミット
AliasesComrade Major General
Birthday6 July
HairBald, No Eyebrows
EyesBlue
BodyAdult
ClothesGlasses, Gloves, Hat, Military Uniform
PersonalityCold-hearted, Narcissist, Opportunistic, Sociopath
RoleAntagonist, Commander, German, Major, Politician
Voiced byOkiayu Ryoutarou

Description

Minister of East Germany's Ministry for State Security. Erich Schmidt displays himself as a charismatic person to persuade and ensure the public that the Stasi rule is just. However, his subordinates know Schmidt as a cold and paranoid individual who will not hesitate to persecute anyone he deems as more dangerous and useful if he feels his dictatorship is in question.

Farka Mühlenkampファルカ・ミューレンカンプ
AliasesWehrwolf 06, Lion
Birthday26 May
HairOrange, Short, Tiny Braid
EyesTeal
BodyPale, Short, Teen
ClothesMilitary Boots, Military Uniform, Suspenders
ItemsHalberd
PersonalityCold-hearted, Distrustful, Loyal, Obsessive, Protective, Vindictive
RoleGerman, Kouhai, Mecha Pilot, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Engages in (Sexual)Not Sexually Involved
Voiced byTanaka Manami

Description

A pilot in the Stasi's 101st Battalion Wehrwolf. Farka specializes in halberds, and is the equal of both Anett Hosenfeld and Theodor Eberbach in close quarters combat. Unlike Anett, Farka will not hesitate to kill another human. As a Stasi pilot, the petite girl became used to killing dissidents and defectors.

Franz Heimフランツ・ハイム
AliasesMajor General Heim
HairGrey, Short
EyesBlue
BodyOld, Pale, Wrinkles
ClothesMilitary Uniform
PersonalitySerious
RoleCommander, German, Soldier
Subject ofGuilt
Voiced byMugihito

Description

Franz Heim is Commander of the Western Theatre Forces of the NVA, the half of East Germany's military which served in training and social security duties. Heim also has a reputation as a moderate who doesn’t like to get involved in politics.

Heinz Axmannハインツ・アクスマン
AliasesThe Brown Beast, Heinz the Brown, Comrade Lieutenant Colonel
Birthday7 March
HairBrown, Short, Slicked Back, Straight
EyesAmber
BodyPale, Tall
ClothesMilitary Boots, Military Uniform, Peaked Cap
ItemsHandgun
PersonalityCoward, Cruel, Distrustful, Envious, Manipulative, Opportunistic, Selfish, Smart, Sociopath, Watashi
RoleAntagonist, Executioner, German, Sadist
Engages inConfinement, Frameup, Interrogation, Mass Murder, Murder, Torture
Voiced byNarita Ken

Description

The Stasi’s Chief of Operations, Axmann made a name for himself within the organization hunting asylum seekers at East Germany's border, where he captured, imprisoned or executed thousands. His effectiveness, cruelty and sadism in his persecution of dissidents and spies were legendary even by Stasi standards, influencing the organization.

Kurt Griebelクルト・グリーベル
AliasesSergeant Major (曹長)
Birthday7 April
Age18
HairBeard, Brown, Moustache, Short
EyesCyan
BodyPale
ClothesBandages, Helmet, Suspenders
PersonalityOre
RoleGerman, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Voiced byTakeuchi Sou

Description

From Dresden, Kurt is commander of the 500th Jaeger Corps stationed at Fort Neuenhagen. Despite his high rank being a result of reckless field promotions, everyone at Fort Neuenhagen recognizes the 18 year old as the most capable for command.

Simone Resingerシモーネ・レージンガー
HairBlond, Short
EyesTeal
BodyPale
RoleGerman
Voiced byOtaka Moemi
Sylwia Krzasińskaシルヴィア・クシャシンスカ
AliasesSylvia Kschessinska, Schwarzesmarken 05
Birthday26 December
HairEye Covering, Long, Side Tail, Wavy, White
EyesBlue, Tsurime
BodyBig Breast Sizes, Pale, Slim, Tall (obsolete), Young-adult
ClothesBelt, Boots, Military Uniform, Pressure Suit, Suspenders
RoleMecha Pilot, Polish, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Voiced byMurase Michiyo

Description

Leutnant (2nd LT) Sylwia Krzasińska is a former Polish national. She has a cold attitude and is efficient in her piloting. Her Callsign is Schwarzesmarken 05.

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Walther Krügerヴァルター・クリューガー
Birthday22 November
Voiced byMiyake Kenta

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Adam Lietzアーダム・リーツ
HairBrown, Short
EyesGreen
BodyPale
RoleGerman, Soldier
Alfred Strachwitzアルフレート・シュトラハヴィッツ

Description

Alfred Strachwitz was a highly regarded General in the NVA, and father of a young girl named Ursula.

Announcerアナウンサー

Description

An anchor on East German TV.

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Arianeアリアネ

Description

A pilot in the 184th TSF Company.

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Catalina Diegelmannカタリーナ・ディーゲルマン
Voiced byOkuno Kaya

Description

The second-in-command of the Wehrwolf Battalion’s Brehme Squadron, one of the few in close contact with her.

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Claudia Quirnheimクラウディア・クイルンハイム
RoleLieutenant
Engages inFighting
Eiseihei衛生兵

Description

A medic in the Nationale Volksarmee's 500th Jaeger Corps.

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Frederich Sanderlingフリードリヒ・ザンデルリング

Description

An East German politician.

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George Liebertゲオルグ・リーベルト
Voiced byTanaka Kan

Description

George Liebert is a maintenance worker under Otto Strauss at Bebersee Base.

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Holst Heinriciホルスト・ハインリツィ

Description

A captain of an NVA TSF Instructional Battalion.

Inghild Bronikowskiイングヒルト・ブロニコフスキー
Birthday5 February
HairBlond, Long, Wavy
EyesRed
BodyPale
ClothesPressure Suit
RoleGerman, Mecha Pilot, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Voiced byFukuhara Kaori

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John Stanleyジョン・スタンリー
AliasesJolly Roger 01, Jolly Roger Leader
Voiced byTsuruoka Satoshi

Description

Captain of the U.S. Navy’s 103rd TSF Squadron (VF-103) “Jolly Rogers”.

Jürgen Bernhardユルゲン・ベルンハルト
HairBlond
EyesBlue
PersonalityAmbitious, Genius, Sister Complex
RoleCommander, Full Brother, German, Mecha Pilot, Pilot, Present in Flashbacks Only

Description

Jürgen Bernhard is Irisdina's older brother. He and his beloved sister would live alone together most of their adolescence and develop a very close relationship, with the two operating for the sake of the other.

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Major Fährmannフェールマン少佐

Description

The Stasi Berlin faction’s second in command.

Marei Heisenbergマライ・ハイゼンベルク
Birthday13 February
HairBrown, Long
EyesBlue
BodyMole, Pale
RoleGerman, Lieutenant
Voiced byMarutsuka Kana

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Marga Wernerマルガ・ヴェルナー

Description

A second lieutenant in the 184th TSF Company.

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Marlene Hohensteinマレーネ・ホーエンシュタイン
RoleGerman, Mother, Wife
Voiced byYamazaki Wakana

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Nicola Michalkeニコラ・ミヒャルケ
Voiced byMikami Shiori

Description

Commander of the Wehrwolf Battalion’s Third Borkwalde Squadron.

Paul Meyerパウル・マイヤー
HairBrown, Short
EyesBrown
BodyAdult, Pale
RoleSoldier
Voiced byWataya Miho

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Rosalinde Buchロザリンデ・ブーフ
Voiced byWataya Miho

Description

Commander of the Wehrwolf Battalion’s Second Buch Squadron.

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Rosine Milchロジーネ・ミルヒ

Description

Captain in the NVA, and commander of the Steinhaeffel Battalion.

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Thomas Hohensteinトーマス・ホーエンシュタイン
RoleFather, German, Husband
Voiced byMiyamoto Mitsuru

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Tony Zicklerトニ・ツィックラー
Voiced byMatsuda Ken'ichirou

Description

A maintenance soldier under Otto Strauss. Stationed at Bebersee Base. Tony Zickler is the maintenance soldier most often seen talking to Otto and working on the MiG-21PF, and likely the one Otto trusts most to not be a Stasi informant.

Vivi Schweinsteigerヴィヴィ・シュバインシュタイガー
Birthday7 December
Age15
HairBrown, Twin Tails
EyesViolet
BodyFreckles, Pale, Teen
PersonalityAtashi
RoleGerman, Soldier
Engages inFighting
Voiced byOtaka Moemi