Diomedes Rangue

Diomedes Rangue
Sprite(s)
Gender	Male
Age	20
Birth Date	24th of Branca, Palatinean Year 231
Birthplace	Mosaka, Gunther Piedmont
Race	Human
Nationality	Palatinus
Class	Gladiator Warrior
Faction(s)	Southern Division Blue Knights
Alignment	Neutral
Element	Varies

Diomedes Rangue, better known by his nickname, Dio, is a playable character in Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber. He initially functions as a rival to protagonist Magnus Gallant, and evolves into either an enemy or a trusted friend depending on the path taken.

Background

Dio was born in the Gunther Piedmont region of Palatinus. When he attempted to join the military he was discriminated against by those who did not share his Southern origin.

Involvement

Dio is assigned to the same training group as Magnus Gallant, overseen by tactician Hugo Miller. Magnus is made temporary commander for their first mission, which enrages Dio. He ends up challenging Magnus to a fight, with the decision Mangus makes having great impact on their future relationship. Regardless, Hugo dispels the situation, and the two go on to serve two missions together. After the rescue of Prince Yumil Dulmare, Mangus is promoted to captain, and Dio is officially assigned to his battalion, the Blue Knights.

He serves four more missions under Magnus before reaching a crossroads. In most cases, he remains with Magnus when the latter defects to the revolutionary army. In these case, he becomes a close friend to Magnus and the two appear to remain friendly rivals. Dio develops a begrudging respect for Magnus' command abilities.

However, should Magnus respond to Dio's initial challenge in the positive and then proceed to not respond when urged to execute Frederick Raskin, another scenario takes place. Dio frees Frederick instead, but escapes the Central Division. He does not return to the Blue Knights afterward. Missions later, he is seen after the defeat of Eurynome Rhade. Rhade had escaped death, but Dio ambushes and kills him.

Dio is apparently given Rhade's place in the Central Division and made a Dragoon after this action, and is later sent to defend the exterior of Fort Romulus from the Blue Knights. It is here he confronts Magnus, and is ultimately killed in battle.

Statistics

Prologue-Chapter 2

Dio
	Class	Gladiator (Cannot be changed)
	Starting Level	4
	Leadership Rank	Unit Leader
	Element	Varies
	Carriable Items	2
	Movement Type	Plains

Statistic Increases Per Level
Hit Points	Strength	Vitality	Intelligence	Mentality	Agility	Dexterity
5	5	4	3	4	4	3

Equipment
Swords	Full-Body Armor
Baldr Sword	Plate Armor
Accessories
Blue Sash (Cannot be changed)

Attacks
Row	Name	Description	Attacks	Element
Front	Slash	Slashes an enemy with his sword	2	Physical
Middle	Slash	Slashes an enemy with his sword	2	Physical
Back	Slash	Slashes an enemy with his sword	2	Physical

Chapters 3 & 4

Dio
	Class	Warrior (Cannot be changed)
	Starting Level	(Character level after The Grim Path)
	Leadership Rank	Legion Leader
	Element	Varies
	Carriable Items	2
	Movement Type	Plains

Statistic Increases Per Level
Hit Points	Strength	Vitality	Intelligence	Mentality	Agility	Dexterity
6	6	5	4	5	4	4

Equipment
Swords	Full-Body Armor
Blessed Sword	Baldr Armor
Accessories
Blue Sash (Cannot be changed)

Attacks
Row	Name	Description	Attacks	Element
Front	Slash	Slashes an enemy with his sword	3	Physical
Middle	Slash	Slashes an enemy with his sword	2	Physical
Back	Weapon Magic	Casts a basic spell based on his weapon's element	2	Varies

Trivia

• Dio has a younger brother, who can be spoken to by taking him to his hometown of Mosaka. The little boy idolizes his big brother.