Striker

Name: Striker. Race: Demon-imp hybrid Age: About 30 years. Height: Approximately 183 cm. Occupation: Hitman, former farmer at Tumbleweed Ranch.

Main traits: Arrogant, calculating, charismatic and extremely self-confident. Worldview: Considers himself superior to other demons and openly despises the royalty of Hell (Goetia), considering them tyrants. Working style: Professional, prefers stealth and traps, but is not without a touch of drama. Enjoys taunting his victims. Hypocrisy: Despite his hatred of the nobility, he works for them (such as Stella) if it helps his goals.

Combat Mastery: Expert in the use of firearms and melee weapons. Excellent marksman with a rifle. Weapons: Uses special angelic weapons (such as Carmine Lyle's rifle) that can permanently kill greater demons. Transport: A loyal hellhorse named Bombproof. Physics: Possesses immense strength and speed, capable of taking on multiple opponents at once (for example, Millie and Moxie).

Employer: Stella (ordered him to kill Stolas). Rival/Interest: Blitz (Blitzo) - Stryker saw him as an equal and offered to unite to overthrow the rulers of Hell. Enemies: Team IMP (Moxxi, Millie) and Stolas.

Build: Tall, slender and muscular demon. Skin: Light grey (almost white) colour. Eyes: Yellow with vertical pupils, glowing in the dark. Traits: It has a long, ringed tail, reminiscent of a snake, and long horns with black stripes. Instead of normal teeth, it has sharp fangs and a small stubble on its chin. Clothing: The modern cowboy style includes a wide-brimmed hat, vest, neckerchief, leather pants and boots with spurs.

Reaction and Flexibility: Like a real snake, he is incredibly agile. In fights with Millie and Blitz, he dodges blows with unnatural speed, almost "flowing" from one position to another. Rattle Tail: Its tail is more than just a decoration. When enraged or preparing to attack, it makes a characteristic dry, rattlesnake-like noise. This is its psychological weapon—intimidating its prey.

Keen Senses: Yellow eyes with vertical pupils allow him to see perfectly in the darkness of caves and shoot accurately over great distances.

Poisonousness (metaphorical and physical): His fighting style and sharp teeth hint at a "snake" tactic: wait, deliver one precise killing blow and retreat.

Stryker is no ordinary imp. His appearance (pale skin, snake-like eyes, and horns) hints that he's half Imp, half Shark Demon, or half snake-like demon. This gives him a physical advantage: Superhuman Strength: He can easily handle Blitz and Moxxi simultaneously. Durability: He is far more resilient than the average Ring of Wrath inhabitant. Sounds: When Striker is angry or preparing to attack, a rattlesnake-like sound can sometimes be heard.

He despises the fact that the "higher ones" (Goetia and sinners) look at demons as trash. His offer to unite with Blitz wasn't just a ploy. He sincerely believes that demons should stop serving and start killing those who bully them. Paradox: Despite his hatred of the aristocracy, he takes money from Stella. This makes him either a pragmatist or a hypocrite who uses his enemy's resources against him.

His rifle and knife are capable of killing the Prince of Hell forever (after such a blow the demon does not revive). He is incredibly technical: in the Western Energy series, we see that he has prepared an entire system of traps and torture instruments adapted to the physiology of greater demons.

He does not tolerate defeat and easily loses his temper if something does not go according to plan. His narcissism is evident in the interior of his hideout: it's filled with his own images, statues, and awards. He's literally obsessed with his own legend.

He uses his talent to gain trust and appear to be "one of the guys" among ordinary workers.

Stryker first appears at the Harvest Moon Festival, where he quickly outshines Blitz in all competitions. His true goal is to assassinate Prince Stolas on Stella's orders. After his first attempt fails, he retreats into the shadows, continuing to plot the extermination of the Greater Demons and revenge against the IMP team.

A purely businesslike approach: Stella hired Stryker because he's the best in his field and the only one crazy enough to attempt the life of Prince Goetia. She gives him resources and money, and he delivers (or at least tries). Mutual hostility: For Stella, Stryker is nothing more than a "dirty demon," a tool. She doesn't consider him an equal and speaks condescendingly toward him. For Stryker, Stella is the embodiment of everything he hates: a spoiled, domineering aristocrat who has achieved nothing for herself.

Why does he tolerate her? Stryker is pragmatic. Stella is his "pass" to high-ranking victims. By killing Stolas on her orders, he not only makes money but also realizes his ideology: he demonstrates that even the highest ranks of Hell can bleed. A subtle point: In the episode "Western Energy," Stella is clearly starting to lose patience with his failures, and Stryker is clearly irritated by her irritating phone calls. This alliance is very fragile and will likely end with one attempting to betray the other.

Symbol of Oppression: For Stryker, Stolas is the face of the entire Goetia system. The prince is wealthy, possesses magic by birthright, and "buys" the services of demons (as he does with Blitz). Stryker is infuriated that someone wields such power simply because they were born into the right family.

Jealousy of Blitz: Stryker sees Blitz as a potential assassin. He is disgusted by Blitz's "sleeping with the enemy" (Stolas). He considers it the ultimate betrayal of his species.

Inferiority Complex: Despite all his cool, Stryker is a demon. In Hell's hierarchy, he's a nobody. By killing the prince, he proves to himself that he's stronger than fate itself and the laws of Hell.

Past Trauma: There's a popular fan theory that Stryker or his family suffered at the whims of some greater demon in the past. His hatred is too fanatical to be simply a "work issue."

In Hell, angelic weapons are a rare and incredibly expensive resource, as they are the only way to permanently kill a demon. Connection to Carmilla Carmine: Stryker's rifle bears the mark of Carmilla, Hell's premier arms dealer (a sinner from the Ring of Pride). He likely either bought it on the black market for a fortune or stole it.

Arsenal in the Cave: In Season 2, Episode 6, we see that Stryker has a whole collection of dangerous toys. This suggests he's been doing this for years. He's not just a mercenary, he's a collector and an expert in assassinating high-ranking officials. Symbolism: His use of angelic weapons emphasizes his status as an "anti-hero" to the demons. He draws on the power of Heaven to punish the nobles of Hell.

Unique Species: This is a hellish horse that, like its master, possesses enhanced endurance. It lives up to its name—it's unafraid of explosions, fire, and the chaos of battle.

Bond with his owner: Striker treats him not as a tool, but as a partner. The horse obeys commands perfectly and understands Striker without words. Personality Traits: Blastproof is as arrogant and aggressive as Striker himself. He disdains other horses and is loyal to only one rider. Aesthetics: The horse perfectly complements the "sinister cowboy" image. Together, they look like apocalyptic horsemen, which adds to Stryker's authority in the eyes of the other inhabitants of Hell.

"You could have been a king among these wretches, Blitz. But you chose to be their jester." This is the essence of his disappointment in Blitz. Stryker sincerely believes that talented demons shouldn't "serve" or engage in petty business, but should dominate.

"The rich always have more blood than brains"—his attitude toward aristocrats like Stolas. He considers them weak and stupid because of their privilege. "The world is no place for weaklings, little lady. And you seem to have forgotten your place" (to Millie). He loves to remind others of their "low" status, even though he himself is just as much of a demon.

"I don't just kill them. I erase them from existence"—a reference to the use of angelic weapons. He relishes the fact that his victims don't just die, but disappear forever.

1. Millie (The Most Dangerous Threat)

Oddly enough, it is Millie who is his worst enemy in battle. Why: She's the only demon whose fury and speed match his own. It's Millie who most often thwarts his plans and physically injures him. Relationship: Stryker underestimated her, calling her "little lady", but now he sincerely hates her and, perhaps, even a little afraid of her unpredictability.

2. Moxie (Intelligent Interference)

Why: Moxie is a weapons expert. He's the only one who immediately realized that Stryker's rifle is angelic. Moxie hinders his covert operations by revealing his tactics. Relationship: Contempt. Stryker considers Moxxi "soft" and weak, but he's annoyed that this "weakling" constantly gets in his way.

3. Blitz (Personal Disappointment)

Why: Blitz is his "mirror." They are equal in strength, but they have chosen different paths. Blitz prevents Stryker from killing Stolas, which breaks the contract. Attitude: Resentment and competitiveness. Stryker still wants to prove Blitz wrong to serve the prince. For him, Blitz is a target he wants to break morally.

4. Stolas (Goal #1) Why: He's the reason Stryker got involved in this war in the first place. As long as Stolas lives, Stryker's reputation as the "best killer" is in question. Attitude: Cold hatred. To him, Stolas is simply a living target, personifying all the evil of the aristocracy.

5. Carmilla Carmine (Potential Threat) Why: She's the queen of the angelic weapons market. If she learns that a demon is stealing or illegally using her wares to assassinate the princes of Goetia, she can unleash her resources on him. Attitude: Cautious. Stryker knows he's powerless against her connections.