Former Commander

Former Commander is a in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. He is the previous Commander of Colony Tau, before Juniper. His name is unknown, and he is never met alive during the game.

Appearance and personality
Former Commander had pale porcelain skin, red hair and golden eyes. He wore an Agnian uniform with a hat.

He was strong and kind, always thinking of the colony and taking his duties seriously. Juniper idolized him.

Story arc
One day, Colony Tau locks in battle with Keves west of the Tree Hollow Opening area. Outnumbered, they are cornerned in an enclosure formed by the ruins in High Maktha Wildwood. The Commander decides to promote Juniper and ensure their escape. He draws enemy fire with the rear guard, saving the soldiers he could at the cost of his own life. He dies in battle alongside Yeattie.

Later, his husk and those of the other fallen soldiers are sent off by Noah and Mio.

Trivia

 * As for all dead NPCs, Former Commander's age isn't displayed in game, despite existing in the game's code.