Richard

Richard is a supporting character in the Xenosaga series. He is a member of Ormus.

Appearance and personality
Richard has an eccentric, almost split personality. It is believed that this was brought on after he witnessed his sister's death as a child.

Story arc
Richard is an Inquisitor within Ormus and is under the authority of Chief Inquisitor Margulis. He is a master of the rapier. He was a member of a family with roots going back to the Immigrant Fleet. His parents and older sister died when he was young, making him master of the house at a young age. Hermann's family had served his family as retainers for several generations.

Episode II
When the party arrives at Second Miltia, Margulis arranges for Pellegri to try and capture MOMO. She is accompanied by her subordinates, Richard and Hermann and sends them ahead. Richard and Hermann chase after the car carrying MOMO in their A.M.W.S. units, Pilum and Scutum. They chase MOMO and the others as they run through the city and eventually do battle. Pellegri arrives after the party defeats them and tells Richard and Hermann to stand down, but she is forced to retreat with them when Canaan appears in Asher. Richard and Herman appear again later in the game at the Ormus Stronghold and the party must fight them off again.

Episode III
Along with Hermann, Richard is put in charge of dealing with a Federation Fleet that moves towards Rennes-le-Château after it appears in space. He appears along with Hermann on Michtam near the end of the game and attacks the party in his E.S., Gad. He is defeated and killed as part of the battle.