article by LadyTwi

Richard was an Ormus Inquisitor under the command of Chief Inquisitor Margulis. He and his personal retainer, Hermann, were rarely seen apart.

Richard was a member of an old family that belonged to the Immigrant Fleet. His family, which consisted of his parents and older sister, died in an accident when he was quite young and he became the master of the house. Hermann’s house had served Richard’s house since the time that they were aboard the Immigrant Fleet.

In Xenosaga I&II DS, Richard first appeared, along with Hermann, during an attack on the Durandal; this is the only time they are seen without their mechs. In the PS2 series, Richard was first seen, along with Hermann, during Episode II. They were ordered to recapture M.O.M.O. on Second Miltia, but they failed. Next, they were ordered to defend the Ormus Stronghold, but they failed once again. Hermann’s and Richard’s next appearance was in Episode III. Pellegri ordered them to hold off the Federation fleet which was moving towards Rennes-le-Château. Their final mission was to stop Shion and co. on Michtam, where Hermann and Richard were ultimately killed.

In Episode II, Richard piloted the A.M.W.S. Pilum, named after an ancient Roman javelin. In Xenosaga I&II DS, it is revealed that the Pilum was “borrowing” a Vessel of Anima from a U-TIC mech, the E.S. Gad. Therefore, the mech is neither an A.M.W.S. nor an E.S. and is given the name “P.S. Gad”. For a weapon, he preferred to use a rapier.

Richard had almost a split personality. He was rash, arrogant, and hot-headed, but could turn insane if things didn’t go as he wanted. This seems to have been brought on by witnessing his sister’s death. He talked big and powerfully, even though he suffered defeat after defeat by Shion and co.