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Commander of the Myrmidons
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Achilles

ruthless mocking vindictive arrogant battle-hardened
Achilles commands the Myrmidons as the Greek army's greatest warrior during the Trojan War. He wields unmatched skill on the battlefield, fueled by personal honor, loyalty to comrades like Patroclus, and respect for the gods above mortal kings. Rivalries with Hector, Troilus, Agamemnon, and Odysseus mark his path, as he asserts independence amid alliance strains. Vengeful against Trojan princes, he taunts foes before striking decisively, embodying the conflict's cycles of retribution and divine will.
17 appearances
Trojan War Battlefield

Achilles's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

17 moments
S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Hector taunts Achilles to breaking

A volatile mix of enraged fury and deep, gnawing grief. His surface emotion is blind rage, but beneath it lies a raw, exposed wound—Patroclus’ death—and Hector’s taunts have torn it open. His retreat is not cowardice but a moment of forced clarity, where he realizes his vulnerability.

Achilles is a storm of grief and rage, his movements erratic as he lunges at Hector with no strategy, only raw emotion. Hector’s taunts about Patroclus—calling him a 'boy' and …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Achilles mistakes Doctor for Zeus

Defiant and mocking, shifting to repentance in the face of death.

Hector, moments before his death, blasphemes against Zeus, challenging the god to descend and save Achilles. His defiance is cut short as Achilles runs him through with his sword. Hector’s …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Zeus Mistaken for the Doctor

Achilles is in a state of awe and fervent devotion, his emotional state a mix of reverence for the perceived god and strategic urgency to end the siege of Troy. There is also an undercurrent of desperation, as he sees this as an opportunity to finally break the stalemate.

Achilles, having just slain Hector, is immediately convinced that the Doctor is Zeus incarnate, arriving in mortal guise amid a thunderclap. He ignores the Doctor’s protests, insisting that gods often …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Vicki and Steven Misinterpret Achilles’ Actions

Unseen but inferred to be confident and purposeful. His actions suggest a warrior’s single-mindedness, whether in service of the gods (as he believes) or his own ambitions. The ambiguity of his intentions heightens the tension.

Achilles is observed through the TARDIS scanner escorting the Doctor up a ridge. His physical presence dominates the frame—tall, imposing, and commanding. Though his dialogue is not heard, his actions …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Steven prepares to infiltrate Greek camp

Unseen but implied to be confident—his actions suggest he believes he is in control, whether out of genuine respect for the Doctor or strategic manipulation.

Achilles is observed via the TARDIS scanner leading the Doctor up a ridge, his actions interpreted by Steven as potentially threatening. Though not physically present in the TARDIS, his presence …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Odysseus challenges the Doctor’s divine claim

Cautiously analytical, masking his distrust behind a veneer of casual skepticism while assessing the potential threat posed by the Doctor’s presence.

Odysseus arrives with his soldiers, immediately challenging the Doctor’s identity as Zeus. He mocks Achilles’ blind faith, questions the Doctor’s appearance, and examines the TARDIS with growing suspicion. His tone …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Vicki restrains Steven’s impulsive rescue

Unseen but imposing—his presence outside the TARDIS is a looming threat that fuels the companions’ urgency.

Achilles is mentioned indirectly as the one escorting the Doctor into the Greek camp. His actions outside the TARDIS create the immediate threat that propels Steven’s desire to intervene. Though …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Odysseus challenges the Doctor’s divine guise

Righteously indignant and deeply protective, Achilles’ emotional state is one of barely contained fury at Odysseus’ insolence. He views the Doctor as a divine figure worthy of his utmost respect and is willing to escalate the conflict to defend that belief.

Achilles positions himself as the Doctor’s protector, fiercely defending his claim to be Zeus and insisting on the honor of escorting him to the Greek camp. He directly challenges Odysseus, …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Odysseus orders the Doctor’s capture

Righteously indignant, with a simmering anger directed at Odysseus' skepticism and disrespect.

Achilles steps forward aggressively, claiming the honor of escorting the Doctor to the camp. He threatens Odysseus with retribution for the Doctor's capture, his voice laced with defiance and protectiveness. …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Achilles defends the Doctor against Odysseus

Righteously indignant, with a simmering anger beneath his controlled demeanor. His devotion to Zeus (the Doctor) is genuine, but there’s also a calculating edge—he knows this confrontation could weaken Odysseus’ position and strengthen his own. His emotional state is a mix of protective fury and strategic opportunism.

Achilles steps forward as the Doctor’s protector, his voice ringing with authority as he challenges Odysseus’ order to seize the perceived Zeus. He claims the right to escort the Doctor …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Brothers Clash Over Helen’s War

Triumphant and fervent, bordering on zealotry, as he interprets the Doctor’s arrival as a sign of Zeus’s direct intervention in the war.

Achilles bursts into the tent, triumphant and fervent, to announce Hector’s death and the arrival of Zeus (the Doctor). He defends the Doctor’s divinity with unwavering conviction, warning Odysseus against …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Doctor Proves Divinity Through Scandal

Triumpant and righteous; his victory over Hector fuels his confidence, and he is incensed by Odysseus’ doubts about the Doctor. He is also slightly desperate to prove the Doctor’s legitimacy, as it validates his own divine favor.

Achilles bursts into the tent, triumphant after slaying Hector, and immediately asserts the Doctor’s divinity, claiming to have witnessed Zeus (the Doctor) during his battle. He fiercely defends the Doctor …

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S3E6 · Temple of Secrets
Agamemnon's calculated divine containment

Righteously indignant and protective, bordering on fanatical in his defense of the Doctor as Zeus. His emotional state is heightened by the adrenaline of battle and the thrill of Hector's defeat, making him volatile and defensive.

Achilles storms into Agamemnon's tent, breathless with the news of Hector's death and the Doctor's capture. He fervently believes the Doctor is Zeus and defends him against Odysseus's hostility, advocating …

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S3E7 · Small Prophet, Quick Return
Steven Volunteers for High-Risk Infiltration

Indifferent (implied by Odysseus’ lack of concern for the challenge)

Achilles is mentioned briefly by the Messenger as the Greek warrior whom Paris has challenged to a duel. Odysseus dismisses the challenge as a waste of time, reflecting the Greeks’ …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Troilus and Achilles' fatal duel

Coldly triumphant, with a hint of disdain for Troilus’ emotional vulnerability, but momentarily unsettled by the slip on the rocks.

Achilles, the Greek warrior, emerges from the rocks and taunts Troilus with Diomede’s death, dismissing him as a boy unworthy of a fair fight. He initially dominates the duel but …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Achilles reveals Diomede’s death to Troilus

Coldly triumphant, with a hint of disdain for Troilus’ emotional fragility—he sees this as another necessary step in the war, not a personal vendetta.

Achilles, the Greek warrior, ambushes Troilus with calculated cruelty, taunting him about Diomede’s death to shatter his spirit before the duel even begins. He fights with ruthless efficiency, initially surprised …

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S3E9 · Horse of Destruction
Troilus confronts Achilles in fatal duel

Coldly triumphant, with a undercurrent of disdain for Troilus’ emotional vulnerability. He views the duel as a formality, a chance to further humiliate the Trojans, but his momentary slip on the rocks briefly unsettles his usual composure.

Achilles emerges from the rocks, initially mocking Troilus’ youth and emotional state before engaging in a brutal duel. He slips on the uneven terrain, giving Troilus a momentary advantage, but …

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Affiliations

Myrmidons
leader
Elite Tactical Combat Unit (Trojan War Deception Operations)

Achilles commands the Myrmidons as his elite warriors within the Greek Forces.

Greek Forces (Siege of Troy)
member
Trojan War Siege, Deception, and Naval Assault Operations

Achilles is the Greek army's greatest warrior during the Trojan War, putting him firmly within the Greek Forces.

Across the Seasons

How this character reads at season scale

Season 3 · planet

Achilles commands the Myrmidons as the Greek army's greatest warrior during the Trojan War. He wields unmatched skill on the battlefield, fueled by personal honor, loyalty to comrades like Patroclus, and respect for the gods above mortal kings. Rivalries with Hector, Troilus, Agamemnon, and Odysseus mark his path, as he asserts independence amid alliance strains. Vengeful against Trojan princes, he taunts foes before striking decisively, embodying the conflict's cycles of retribution and divine will.