Wayne Brighton

Wayne Brighton (ウェイン・ブライトン) is a student in Class VIII of the Thors Branch Campus in .
== Profile ==
=== Appearance ===
Wayne is a tall an broad young man with light eyes and blonde hair which is combed back. He wears the standard male Branch Campus uniform consisting of a blue blazer, waistcoat and white shirt. Wayne also wears black pinstriped trousers a red tie, buckled black shoes and glasses.
His weapon of choice is a sabre.
=== Personality ===
Wayne is an extremely hard worker who can often be hard on himself in search of results. regardless, he never lets life's inconveniences get him down is is always motivated to push himself to his limit and seek improvement. He graciously accepts advice and always encourages others in spite of his own shortcomings. Maya describes him as 'stubborn and stormy'. His sister describes him as 'out of shape, a muscle head and only interested in fighting.'
=== Background ===
Wayne was born in S.1189 and lives with his family on Vesta Street, Heimdallr.
Wayne's father, Commander Brighton, used to be affiliated with the 5th Armored Division and stationed at the Garrelia Fortress. His mother was worried sick over her father when the Crossbell Defense Force attacked the Garrelia. After these events, Commander Brighton assumed office as the commander at the Heimdallr Military Police.
His 2 years younger sister, Myka, attends St. Astraia Girls' School.
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At the age of 17, he enrolls (by accident) at the Thors Branch Campus, where he joins Class VIII: Combat Tactics under Instructor Randy Orlando. Later, he joins the Swimming Club. His courses at the academy are mathematics and imperial history. Wayne also spends a lot of the time training, hoping to better himself. Wayne is disappointed by his 'average results' despite the hours he put into studying.
He cares a lot for his family, spending his money on gifts for her and resorting to eating Freddy's food to feed himself.
Rean helps Wayne train by introducing him to the 'Man-Way Method', pushing him to his limits and helping him improve. Later, Rean helps the swimming club by putting them against Class VII. 
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Wayne and Jessica had been investigating Nortia. They return and meet with Rean's Party in Leeves, using the closed branch of Neinvalli. he is asked to contact the Merkabah and acts as back up.
Wayne spends more practising the same moves repeatedly in hopes of improvement. He states that others always give him the same advice but he needs to find his own style. Rean notices this when spotting him training with Jessica Schleiden and brings in Laura S. Arseid, Fie Claussell and Duvalie to help them train. Through this extra session, he is taught what his shortcomings are and next steps and also to loosen up a little in combat. Wayne states after the fight that a barrier holding him back is gone. Wayne is part of the crew on the Courageous II and asks Machias for advice.
The swimming club later has a chance to reunite in Mishelam. He prays to Aidos for the courage to face the thrill of the rides.
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Wayne is present at the Imperial Wedding Tasting session and the Branch Campus Academy festival where he is holding a 'muscle seminar'. He initially has a captivated audience of young boys, but after being asked if muscles attract girls, by chance they spot some of the more bishonen types attracting female attention and deduce that 'muscles are the enemy' and run off, despite Wayne's protests and pleas. He comes to the conclusion that while he hasn't betrayed muscles, muscles have betrayed humanity.
=== Character Notes ===
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! colspan="4" | Wayne
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| colspan="3" |Class VIII: Combat Tactics (Swimming Club)
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| colspan="3" |A rigid and serious student who is as hard on himself as he is others. Overcomes hardships daily.
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| colspan="3" |Unyielding SpiritEnrolled at the main campus, but a bureaucratic error sent him to the branch campus. He's unfazed, though.
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| colspan="3" |Sisterly LoveSpends all his money on a stuffed toy for his sister and is forced to turn to Freddy's 'unique' cooking to feed himself.
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! colspan="4" | ウェイン
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| rowspan="4" |
| colspan="3" |Ⅷ組戦術科【水泳部】
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| colspan="3" |堅物かつ生真面目な性格の男子生徒。自分にも他人にも厳しく、日々降りかかる困難に立ち向かっている。
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| colspan="3" |不屈の精神本校に入学するはずが事務処理の手違いで分校に入学。それでも構わず父の言葉を受けて困難に立ち向かうことを決めた。
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| colspan="3" |妹想い２歳下の妹に頼まれてぬいぐるみを購入。おかげで所持金が無くなるが、フレディを頼って食費を浮かせようと苦心する。
|}
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EN={| class=article-table
! colspan=2 | wayne
|-
| rowspan=8 |
| colspan=3 |Class VIII: Combat Tactics
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| colspan=3 |A rigid and serious student who is as hard on himself as he is others. Overcomes hardships daily.
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| colspan=3 |Honor StudentsSensing a kindred spirit, Wayne sought advice from Machias. However, the serious Thors grad had no tips for learning how to relax.
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| colspan=3 |A Clear MindAfter sparring with Duvalie, Wayne began learning how to fight on instinct. However, he still needs to work on unclenching his jaw.
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|-|JP={| class=article-table
! colspan=2 | ウェイン
|-
| rowspan=8 |
| colspan=3 |Ⅷ組戦術科【水泳部】
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| colspan=3 |堅物かつ生真面目な性格の男子生徒。自分にも他人にも厳しく、日々降りかかる困難に立ち向かっている。
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| colspan=3 |生真面目同士自身と同じく生真面目の気があるマキアスからアドバイスを貰った。しかし息抜きの方法が分からずどつぼに嵌ってしまう。
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| colspan=3 |己との戦いデュバリィ達との手合わせを経て、頭で考えずに剣を振るう事を学んだ。まずは肩の力を抜く事が今後の課題のようだ。
|}
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== Gameplay ==
=== Crafts ===
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	Name 	Power 	Break 	Unbalance 	Cost 	Acquire
	Exquisit 	C 	D 	20% 	20 CP 	Initial
	Exquisit 	Physical - Area S - Burn (50%)Hundred-form Military Combat technique that attacks with a burning blade. 	Physical - Area S - Burn (50%)Hundred-form Military Combat technique that attacks with a burning blade. 	Physical - Area S - Burn (50%)Hundred-form Military Combat technique that attacks with a burning blade. 	Physical - Area S - Burn (50%)Hundred-form Military Combat technique that attacks with a burning blade. 	Physical - Area S - Burn (50%)Hundred-form Military Combat technique that attacks with a burning blade.
	Lichtfelsen	— 	— 	— 	60 CP 	Initial
	Lichtfelsen	Support - One - Complete Immunity - STR ↑ (S) (4 turns)Deploys a defensive barrier using dogged determination.	Support - One - Complete Immunity - STR ↑ (S) (4 turns)Deploys a defensive barrier using dogged determination.	Support - One - Complete Immunity - STR ↑ (S) (4 turns)Deploys a defensive barrier using dogged determination.	Support - One - Complete Immunity - STR ↑ (S) (4 turns)Deploys a defensive barrier using dogged determination.	Support - One - Complete Immunity - STR ↑ (S) (4 turns)Deploys a defensive barrier using dogged determination.
== Gallery ==
Wayne Brighton sword concept art (Sen III).webp|Wayne with sword
== References ==
Category:Characters
Category:Thors Military Academy
Category:Class VIII
Category:Trails of Cold Steel III Characters
Category:Trails of Cold Steel IV Characters
Category:Swordsmen