Godot (Ace Attorney)

Godot, also known as Diego Armando, is a prominent character in Capcom's Ace Attorney video game series, primarily featured in Trials and Tribulations (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations). He serves as the main antagonist and final prosecutor of that game.

Character Overview:

Godot is characterized by his distinctive white mask with three red vertical lines and his visor. He drinks copious amounts of coffee, which he makes himself with meticulously specified blends. He claims to see the world in shades of dark blue and red, a condition he attributes to an incident prior to the events of Trials and Tribulations. He refers to Phoenix Wright as "Trite," a derogatory nickname.

Role in the Story:

Prior to the events of the main series, Godot was Diego Armando, a skilled and passionate defense attorney and Mia Fey's lover. He was poisoned by Dahlia Hawthorne and subsequently fell into a comatose state for five years. Upon awakening, he experienced severe physical and mental changes, including the visual impairment described above. Driven by a desire to protect Maya Fey and atone for past failures involving Mia, Godot takes extreme measures, ultimately leading to his confrontation with Phoenix Wright in court. His actions throughout Trials and Tribulations are fueled by guilt, regret, and a complex web of emotions related to Mia, Maya, and Dahlia.

Personality and Motivation:

Godot possesses a stoic and enigmatic personality. He often speaks in cryptic metaphors and riddles. His motivations are rooted in a desire to shield Maya Fey from harm, stemming from his inability to protect Mia years prior. He harbors resentment towards Phoenix Wright, whom he sees as an inadequate replacement for himself and a threat to Maya's safety. His actions, though morally ambiguous, are driven by a misguided sense of justice and a yearning to rectify his past mistakes. His love for Mia, and the guilt he carries for her fate, are central to his character arc.