Emilio Aguinaldo

### Also known as

First President of the PhilippinesArcher, Emilio Aguinaldo, Karl Miong (Aliases)

## Master: Ferdinand Guerrero

### War:

Ordinance of the Principality (Biringan Holy Grail War)

## Parameter

### Agility:

C
C
B

### NP:

D
B-
C++

Region Advantage

## Parameter

### Agility:

D
D
C

### NP:

E
B
C+

## Class Skills

Magic Resistance
C

Independent Action
A

## Personal Skills

Charisma
B

Disengage
C

Deception
A

Imperial Privilege
C-

## Noble Phantasm

From Exile to Execution
Anti-Fame
C++

## Profile

### Identity

**Ordinance Archer**'s true identity is that of **Emilio Aguinaldo**. He was a Filipino revolutionary, statesman, and military leader who was the youngest president of the Philippines and became the first president of the Philippines and of an Asian constitutional republic. He led the Philippine forces first against Spain in the Philippine Revolution, then in the Spanish–American War, and finally against the United States during the Philippine–American War. His time in power remains controversial as he was both a renowned freedom fighter and a dictatorial leader.

Aguinaldo was born on March 22, 1868, in Cavite, the second-youngest of eight children. His family was wealthy and influential; his father held a mayoral post. The young boy was given a good education, but his father’s death in 1883 forced him to drop out of high school before he finished. From then onward, he was employed by his mother in running the family’s farms. He entered politics in January 1895, becoming “capitan municipal” in Cavite.

In 1894, Aguinaldo was inducted by fellow anti-colonialist Andres Bonifacio into the underground Katipunan movement. This organization was committed to the removal of Spanish colonialism, even if it meant accomplishing that goal by armed rebellion. They emerged into open rebellion in 1896, following the execution of vocal pro-independence activist Jose Rizal by the Spanish. Aguinaldo himself met and married Hilaria, his first wife, during this period.

Unlike many of the other Katipunan rebels, Aguinaldo’s men had the ability to meet the colonial forces in pitched battle. As a result, they were able to repel them from Cavite. This, though, brought them into conflict with supporters of Bonifacio, who was by now the self-proclaimed president of the Republic of the Philippines. An election was held between the two factions in Tejeros in March 1897. Alguinado claimed victory, although there were suggestions of ballot fraud and Bonifacio rejected the result. Aguinaldo responded by having Bonifacio and his brother arrested. In May, they were executed for treason and sedition.

The Spanish took advantage of the breaking of Katipunan ranks to attack. In June, they recaptured Cavite, forcing the rebels back to the mountain stronghold of Biyak na Bato, northeast of Manila. Even so, by the end of 1897, Aguinaldo’s men were forced into a negotiated surrender, agreeing to exile in Hong Kong in exchange for indemnity, amnesty, and colonial reform. However, the Spaniards did not keep their side of the agreement. They arrested those still in the Philippines who were suspected of supporting the Katipunan. The rebels responded by restarting resistance activities.

In Cuba in February 1898, the USS Maine sank in Havana Harbor after an explosion. Public indignation, encouraged by rabble-rousing journalists, led to the United States going to war with Spain on April 25. Aguinaldo, seeing the opportunity to attack Spain, joined the U.S. Asian Squadron at the Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, which resulted in a heavy Spanish defeat.

Aguinaldo returned to his home country on May 19. Three weeks later, he declared himself president of a new, independent Philippines, as well as acting as the Filipino commander in battle. Over 10,000 U.S. troops cleared colonial forces from Spanish bases, including Manila. The end was reached on December 10 when the Treaty of Paris saw all Spanish colonies turned over to the U.S.

In January 1899, Aguinaldo saw his official inauguration as president of the Republic of the Philippines. He openly referred to himself as a dictator with the country’s new cabinet headed by Apolinario Mabini as prime minister. The United States, however, declined to recognize the new government. William McKinley, the U.S. president at the time, suggested that one reason for his country’s refusal was that the people of the Philippines needed to be “Christianized,” in spite of the fact that they were already mostly Roman Catholics.

In fact, behind the rebels’ backs, Spain agreed to a deal with the United States: The Americans would take control of the Philippines in return for a payment of $20 million. Despite repeated protestations to the contrary, the Philippine Republic would remain little more than a colony; only the identity of its ruling power would have changed

The Americans’ takeover of the Philippines provoked outrage. Aguinaldo responded by saying that Filipinos were now “disposed to open hostilities” against any U.S. troops that attempted to enforce their seizure of the country. He went on to denounce the United States in strong terms, saying that any blood which was shed as a result would be on the heads of the American occupying forces.

By the time men of the American Philippines Commission arrived in Manila in February 1899, there was a face-off between the 15,000 U.S. troops ensconced in the city and an almost equal number of rebels positioned around it. This state of affairs persisted for some months. By November it had become clear that the Americans’ strength was too much, so the Filipinos headed back to the mountains with the intention of employing guerrilla tactics.

The next two years saw Aguinaldo’s dwindling forces continually escaping American pursuit. But in March 1901, he was captured at Palanan when the American Special Forces broke into his camp under the guise of being a prisoner of war. Aguinaldo now had no choice but to surrender and swear loyalty to the U.S., which he did on April 1. He was then allowed to go into retirement back on the family farm in Cavite.

### Appearance

He appears as a young adult male, who sports white hair and blue eyes. It is said that his fierce gaze can look both inspiring and scary as the amount of pressure he resonates.

### Personality

While no one is denying his actions during the Philippine Revolution were not heroic. Through his dedication and commitment, the Philippine populace is now free and able to do things easily without the fear of being executed or killed. Aguinaldo also promoted nationalism, democracy, and improvement of relations between the United States and the Philippines. He is always thinking about being protective and very territorial to the Philippines. However, because of this mindset, his way of thinking has been distorted to think that every action he does is for the good of the people. A stern and stoic man, known to have a cold and calculating personality. He is said to be capable of switching his personality from a dignified leader to an egotistical dictator who listens to no one.

## Role

### Prelude

He was summoned by Ferdinand Guerrero during the 3rd Fuyuki Holy Grail War, they would eventually become the victors. Ferdinand would make his wish be heard and realized, but not Aguinaldo. He kept his wish to himself for the time being, making sure that the holy grail wouldn't disappear yet.

## Abilities

He is an experienced general who played a key role in the country’s revolt against its Spanish rulers as well as fighting against the occupation by the United States. His military abilities saw him featured heavily in the Philippine-American War that eventually led to the country’s independence.

### Skills

#### Class Skills

* **Magic Resistance** (C Rank): Cancel spells with a chant below two verses. Cannot defend against magecraft on the level of *greater magecraft* and *Greater Rituals*.

* **Independent Action** (A Rank): It is possible to take action even without a Master. However, to use Noble Phantasms of great magical energy consumption, backup from the Master is necessary. At *Rank A*, it is possible for a Servant to stay in the world for about a week without a Master.

#### Personal Skills

* **Charisma** (B Rank): It cannot be disputed that his leadership and direction, along with Andres Bonifacio, would lead the Katipunan to victory over several sieges against the Spaniards, Thus, this skill was given the *B rank,* The morale of the military forces he commands is extremely high. It also allows the user to negate the Emergency Prerogative skill of enemies.

* **Disengage** (C Rank): Known for utilizing guerilla warfare, making tactical retreats were common when certain situations were disadvantageous. It allows him to quickly withdraw from the battlefield while being in the midst of combat. Thus doing reconnaissance missions, allows him to fully utilize this skill

* **Deception** (A Rank): He was suspected of treason by the Kaptipunan, as he was discovered to be negotiating with Spanish friars at the time. Aguinaldo's rise to power was full of deceit and lies, this would later lead to the deaths of the Bonifacio brothers and the assassination of General Antonio Luna. This skill allows him to coerce and manipulate anyone he deems to be lower than him.

* **Imperial Privilege** (C- Rank): As the first president of the Philippines, he gained this skill as a result of being summoned to his homeland. This is an ability that, due to the insistence of the owner, Skills that are essentially impossible to possess can be obtained for a short period of time. However, it is restricted to that of the C rank, as many question the legitimacy of his position. Thus any skills he gains will be restricted to the range of ranks E to C.

### Noble Phantasm

**From Exile to Execution --Your Story shall be Rewritten--**

*--Executioner fanart by waiomori--*

## From Exile to Execution(Your Story shall be Rewritten)

### Maximum number of targets:

1

A Noble Phantasm that is neither righteous nor heroic. As it is the physical embodiment of his betrayal to his own ideals.

This Noble Phantasm manifested, because of several instances where he betrayed the oath he swore to the Katipunan and the people. First was when he was suspected of treason, was when he was negotiating with Spanish friars without the knowledge of the Katipunan leaders. Next was when he was elected as president during the Tejeros convention in March 1897, but Andres Bonifacio refused to acknowledge the results due to a possibly fraudulent poll. This would later lead to the execution of the former Katipunan leader within the mountains of Marogondon; when they were charged with false accusations of sedition and treason.

Fast forward to June 5, 1899, when he allowed the assassination of General Antonio Luna during the Philippine-American war. Even during the end of the conflict, when he was captured by the Americans in 1901, unlike the other revolutionaries, he took an oath of allegiance to the United States.

The true nature of this Noble Phantasm is conceptual at its very core. As similar to how he distorted history, by making himself the first president rather than Andres Bonifacio. This is an ability to sever and change the very story and legend that is tied to the target. It essentially changes one's destiny, from a hero to a nobody. Its effects can vary, as it is tied to the actions and level of fame that the target has.

If the opposing target has the *Pioneer of the Stars* skill, the effects of the skill will leave little to no changes to the stories tied to them. As their level of influence is so strong that it managed to change humanity as a whole. However, if the opposing target hasn't made much impact on a country, society, or humanity as a whole. This can sever the target's connection to their skills and Noble Phantasm, leaving them extremely vulnerable. As a Heroic Spirit is only as strong, as the stories and fame that surround them. If a human or a magus was hit by this NP, it would completely disintegrate and even erase their very existence.