Maximilian Gaius Von Reginrave

""Hmph. That incident grows old and stale"."

- Maximilian remembering Selvaria's past. Maximilian is the main antagonist in the 2008 video game "Valkyria Chronicles" and it's 2009 anime adaptation. He was voiced by Jun Fukuyama in Japanese and English dubbed by Matthew Yang King. He is a 29-year old man that served as an Imperial Prince and a second successor to the throne.

In "Valkyria Chronicles"
Maximilian is the cold-hearted Imperial leader who wants nothing more than crushing the Gallian army and ruling the country. At his base in Girlandio, he, Selvaria, Jeager, and Gregor were discussing tactics on what to do about the Gallian army. Later, inside the temple in the desert, he and Selvaria were encountered by Welkin, Alica, and Faldio. Maximilian declared a battle to take place outside. He fought by using a giant tank called the "Batomus". It seemed indestructable for a while, but after the radiators were destroyed, it no longer was. Selvaria eventually came to his aid during the battle. After he was defeated, Maximilian retreated along with a few soldiers.

Later, back at Girlandio, Maximilian demanded that Selvaria would use her "final flame of the valkyria", meaning to sacriface her life. After the base was obliberated because of her, Maximilian headed to Rangriez by using a massive battleship known as "The Marmota". At the castle in the capital, Maximilian asked Princess Cordelia to be his bride, but highly refused. Afterwards, he took the Valkolf and ran off with the Marmota. He tested the Valkolf's power and completely wiped out squads 4 and 5. On top of the Marmota's deck, he had their final battle with squad 7. Maximilian made himself into an artificial valkyria with energy towers, a lance, suit, and a shield. After the final battle, he attempted to use his entire lifeforce to wipe everyone out, only to have his power cut off by Faldio. Faldio dragged Maximilian and himself down to the deep pit toward their deaths, causing the Marmota to start blowing up.

Trivia
Maximilian shares a few similarities with Count Waltz from "Eternal Sonata":
 * 1) They both have blonde hair.
 * 2) They act as leaders of their own authorities.
 * 3) While focusing on getting what they really want, they both don't care what happens whether their own minions live or die.