Tamotsu Kodate

* The Beyond
* Exodus
* Heaven and Earth
* Original

**Tamotsu Kodate** (小楯(こだて) 保(たもつ), *Kodate Tamotsu*) is a character who is introduced in *Soukyuu no Fafner*.

## Biography

### *Soukyuu no Fafner*

Tamotsu drives the boat to the island with Soushi Minashiro on it. When they arrive, Soushi thanks Tamotsu and he gives him a book, stating that it is an important book. Tamotsu is revealed to be one of the mechanics when the Festum attacks the island and contacts Kouzou Minashiro, telling that the third hangar can't release the weapons without a handprint. Kouzou arrives at the third hangar, releasing the lock, and Tamotsu states that the only weapon that can be used is the Railgun. Tamotsu hesitates to move the Railgun to the Lindwurm Catapult since they won't be able to control it but Kouzou replies that he knows.

### *Soukyuu no Fafner Exodus*

Tamotsu is working on the Gobain manga along with Ian Kamp and says that he is surprised to hear that Canon Hazama is training to be an engineer. When Ian tells him that Canon wants to learn from him, he responds that he is thinking of retiring since he has to finish the manga because of a request of Ikumi Nishio. Deciding to take a break, the duo go to the Rakuen for some curry.

Tamotsu accompanies Soushi Minashiro to the place where Mark Nicht is locked away and tells that there are no signs of Mark Nicht being booted up despite entering the system. Soushi wonders if they can remove the core to which Tamotsu responds that all they can do is seal it away since they can't extract the core with the current technology as it assimilates their equipment. Tamotsu is later in a meeting with some other Alvis members regarding the Human Army and what they should do as they can't reduce their battle strength just yet. Everyone is shocked to learn that Emery Almond wants to speak with the island's core to increase the island's military strenght. As Emery speaks with the island's core, Tamotsu joins the other mechanics in the Well of Urd to retrieve the cores that suddenly appeared. He wonders if Saya Minashiro is still here to which Ikumi Nishio responds that her human consciousness no longer exists but that it is thanks to here that the Mir transformed. After retrieving the cores, they have another meeting and Fumihiko Makabe authorizes the three candidates as pilots after hearing the information they manage to get from the cores.

Tamotsu is suprised to hear from Youko Hazama that Mimika Mikagami wants her Fafner to be colored pink and wonders where Canon is to which Youko responds that she is doing her best to meet the new pilot's expectations. During the battle, Ian mentions that the Gobain manga really can be used as educational material which makes Tamotsu a bit embarrassed. Tamotsu is in a meeting when the island's core appears before them and he objects to her plan to put Kazuki Makabe and Soushi in Mark Sein and Mark Nicht. However, his plea falls into deaf ears and as the duo are determined to pilot Mark Sein and Mark Nicht, Tamotsu states that he'll make sure that they start up. During the battle, Tamotsu and the other mechanics succeed in starting up the Salvator Models.

### *Soukyuu no Fafner The Beyond*

Tamotsu is helping out at the CDC due to the lack of operators and he notes that it would be nice if the engineers could retire already. He watches the fight between Soushi and the other pilots and states that he wishes that they could just sink Mark Nicht into the ocean because of how dangerous it is. Tamotsu is in a meeting regarding letting Soushi pilot Mark Nicht and he wonders if it wouldn't be enough to just give him the records instead of piloting it. Ruby Karma, however, responds that Soushi needs to pilot it to open up a path for them. Fumihiko Makabe asks about the execution of the Fourth Salavator Project to which Tamotsu responds that they can start immediately.

With the sky suddenly turning red, Tamotsu attends an emergency meeting. He tells Kazuki Makabe that the conversion of Achilles into a Salvator Model is almost done but that the stage is too dangerous to conduct in the Burg. Kazuki responds to move the machines to Misao Kurusu's ship and Tamotsu complies, telling him to not overdo it. He is later at the hangar when Soushi enters Mark Nicht and tells Maya Toomi and Sui Kaburagi the reason why Misao was upset. Tamotsu watches the battle unfold against Benon's army and wonders if they have to abandon the island. Upon seeing Kazuki transforming Achilles into the new Salvator Model, Mark Alles, Tamotsu mutters that they have created another monster with their own hands.

Tamotsu is in a meeting regarding the situation of the island and the upcoming operation and comments that the island will act as a decoy unlike the first time. He is worried that the island won't last one day without Fafners but Kouyou Kasugai reassures him that he and the other two will protect the island. Tamotsu is part of the crew chosen to participate in the Second Plan L. The L-Boat safely makes it back after ceasing the operation and Tamotsu is once again in a meeting about them being outplayed by the enemy when Soushi and Miwa Hino enter the room, stating that they found the enemy's tracking method.

Tamotsu joins the pre-operation party with everyone else and is part of the crew aboard the L-Boat during the Sixth Operation Azure. The crew is amazed by Miwa's blessing and the operation ends in their success with the boat making its way to Tatsumiyajima. The staff is happy to see their island for the first time in five years and are greeted by the two cores and Seri Tatekami. Tamotsu makes his way to his house and sweeps some dust away from a family photo, muttering that he is home. A month later, Tamotsu attends the Tanabata Festival. Several days later, Tamotsu is at the hangar overseeing Kazuki and Kouyou's departure from Tatsumiyajima.

## References

1. ↑ Episode 1: Paradise -The Beginning-
2. ↑ Episode 2: Confession -Life-
3. ↑ Exodus Episode 1: Visitor
4. ↑ Exodus Episode 3: The Price of a Conversation
5. ↑ Exodus Episode 4: The Successors
6. ↑ Exodus Episode 5: To a New World
7. ↑ Exodus Episode 6: Blessed Time
8. ↑ Exodus Episode 7: Battle in a New Dimension
9. ↑ The Beyond Episode 3: Vessel of Destiny
10. ↑ The Beyond Episode 4: The Powerless Ones
11. ↑ The Beyond Episode 5: Student
12. ↑ The Beyond Episode 6: By Your Side
13. ↑ The Beyond Episode 7: People Who Won't Return
14. ↑ The Beyond Episode 8: Message Passed On
15. ↑ The Beyond Episode 9: Second Plan L
16. ↑ The Beyond Episode 10: Storm, Come and Go
17. ↑ The Beyond Episode 12: Beyond the Azure