Be it during a fight or life in general, moral compass means little to Heiken Akechi. If you don’t want a person harmed, you had better specify. General terms mean nothing to him as Heiken Akechi only deals in specifics. If the rules of a duel say you can’t shoot before the count of three? A grenade over the shoulder is fair game, then. Tell Heiken Akechi to stop someone at all costs, well, you better not be concerned if they’re brought back dead or alive.

Having been born inside a star-ship as opposed to planet-side, Heiken Akechi has never had a particular world to call his home. He grew up in an environment that requires being of use in order to survive, and without the borders that breed patriotism. The allegiances of the galaxy mean little to him, only the strength of individual merit. He is most at peace when in space, and will take on any contract or mission that enables him to remain firmly seated in a cockpit.

This utter lack of affiliation often results in what can be construed as insubordination and disloyalty, putting him at odds with those that value such things.

Heiken Akechi manages to always see the down side to every silver-lining, joyous occasion, or victory. Where some may see a boon, Heiken Akechi will often see the curse accompanying it, just around the corner.Heiken Akechi's constant pessimism can often lead to conflict and the annoyance of those around him, not to mention the dampening of spirits. However, this mindset is not without its benefits, for a pessimist is far more likely to be prepared for the worst and be left unscathed by it - after all, none are more prepared for the worst case scenario than the ones expecting it all along.

While generally laid back and more than happy to offer a quip of sarcasm, Heiken Akechi's entire demeanor changes once combat begins. He becomes focused and quiet, with his smile replaced with a look of grim determination.

Through a mixture of cocksure courage and arrogant swagger, Heiken Akechi will not back down from a challenge when called out, even if the wiser path is to walk away or let it go. Heiken Akechi's personality does tend to rub a lot of people the wrong way, which generally puts him into situations that escalate quickly to violence. While he may not be the one to always start a fight, he will always see it through to its conclusion. Some have tried to play a challenge off as idle banter, but when Heiken Akechi initiates or accepts a challenge, he does not hold back.

When it comes to a fight, some like to posture, some like to act tough, some like to dance around and go through all sorts of fancy footwork. Heiken Akechi? Heiken Akechi doesn't bother with exotic battle stances, intricate maneuvers, or super-secret tactics. Heiken Akechi, when cornered into a fight, prefers the ancient technique of a good kick to the nuts. And if that won't work, either because the enemy is a woman or has balls of steel, Heiken Akechi isn't beyond pulling a few more cheap tricks out of the bag. Granted, Heiken Akechi won't be winning any medals for nobility or any prestige for a unique fighting style or a superb maneuver, but Heiken Akechi will still be winning, the best and most dirty way he knows how.