Cytomander

Cytomander the Swift (シトマンドラ, Shitomandora) is one of the Spiral King's Four Supreme Generals and the commander of Teppelin's aerial forces and owner of the flying battleship, the Dai-Gunten.

Appearance
He's the most human-like of all the generals, having a few references to his avian genetic makeup in his rooster crest and peacock feathers.

Personality
Cytomander would usually conduct himself in a regal manner, addressing Lordgenome and the final three Supreme Generals with respect. However, when faced with the prospect of losing a battle to Team Dai-Gurren, he quickly switched to an insane lunatic with exaggerated facial features accented by his maniacal laughter. His personality quickly reverts to its "normal" state when he returns to Teppelin.

Plot


After Adiane's death, Cytomander personally goes after Team Dai-Gurren in the Dai-Gunten, forced to retreat after his battleship suffered massive damage. A month after that, on the 6th day of Team Dai-Gurren's assault on Teppelin, a maddened Cytomander leads a two-pronged attack with Guame in the Dai-Gundo, only to lose his life when his Gunmen Shuzack is rammed by the Dai-Gurren as it sinks the Dai-Gunten.

Etymology
Cytomander's name (pronounced See-toh-man-dra) is based on the DNA chemical Cytosine and the elemental Salamander. His Gunmen, Shuzack, is based on the mythical Vermilion Bird, Suzaku.

Trivia

 * In the English dub, Cytomander's name is spelled "Cytomanter" alongside the onscreen kanji, but is pronounced "Cytomandra" when his name is mentioned.