Name: Giddeus Modesto
Species: Human
Birthplace: Etrusca
Birthdate: 402 ID
Giddeus Modesto is a Compact Navy pilot and one of the more enigmatic figures in the resistance against the Occupation of Amargosa. Though trained and capable, Modesto often operates with a volatile independence that makes him both a powerful asset and a liability. He is frequently compared to JT Austin, though unlike JT, Modesto lacks the steadying influence of someone like Suicide or a military family legacy like Quentin Austin’s to guide his development. As a result, he is rawer, more impulsive, and at times dangerously undisciplined.
Relationships:
- Mitsuko Yamato:
Modesto is romantically involved with Mitsuko, a fellow Navy officer and the daughter of a Mitsuko Yamato noble house. Their relationship is passionate and intense, though Mitsuko often finds herself managing both his ego and his risk-taking behavior. While he deeply respects Mitsuko’s combat prowess and command sense, Modesto’s protectiveness—and occasional jealousy—sometimes causes friction. Still, their connection is real, and they operate with remarkable cohesion in the field. His death later leaves a significant emotional wound for Mitsuko, shaping her arc in the aftermath of the war. - JT Austin:
Modesto and JT share a fraught but brotherly relationship. Modesto sees in JT a kindred spirit—young, talented, and headstrong. However, Modesto lacks JT’s internal brakes: where JT has Suicide and Quentin Austin to rein him in, Modesto often barrels forward on instinct. JT frequently covers for Modesto’s missteps, sometimes to his own detriment. Despite this, there’s genuine respect between them, and their camaraderie grows over time. JT understands that, without the same structure he himself was given, Modesto simply needs someone to believe in him.
Fate:
At the climax of Storming Amargosa, Modesto sacrifices himself during a critical operation that helps turn the tide of the conflict. His death is a sobering moment for the team—particularly JT and Mitsuko—and his legacy becomes one of raw potential, passion, and ultimate selflessness. Though flawed, Giddeus Modesto dies a hero, emblematic of the high cost of liberation.
Appearances: Flight Blade, Storming Amargosa