Val Winthrop

Val Winthrop is a primary character in Project Infinity. He was the Supreme Leader of the Union from 2242 to 2255.

Before the Union
Little is known about Val's life prior to the formation of the Union. He secretly married Apolline Acland and had a child with her - Gun Lambton.

The Union Takeover and Reign
While the Kingdom of Earth was struggling keeping peace around the world due to riots and protests, Val began preparing to overthrow the Kingdom. He and his followers developed extremely advanced combative machines called Fighter Bots as well as Living Intelligence Androids. In less than a year, the Union had successfully overthrown the Kingdom of Earth. It was during this time that his wife Apolline Lambton was killed during a raid. She had been attempting to flee with Gun. Having survived the incident, Gun was transferred to a boys' concentration camp.

As Supreme Leader of the Union, Val is known for using force and violence to maintain peace and order albeit usually through the hands of his followers.

Death
During a cease fire amid the battle with the Rebels, Val was shot and killed on a Union carrier ship by Harrison Acland from behind. Harrison fled the scene and returned several minutes later with soldiers. He framed Gun and named him to be Val's killer.

In his final moments, Val ordered the first generation L.I.A. to protect Gun Lambton and do as he says. He also asked Gun to prevent Calanthe Lambton's project from succeeding and to fight for peace. Before losing consciousness, Val confused Gun for Apolline and apologized for being too late. Gun takes Val's earpiece before escaping the area in Gallagher.

Personality and Appearance
Val rarely shows his emotions. He speaks in a very calm and almost monotone voice. Despite being very reserved, he is observed to be a charismatic and skilled leader. Most of his followers respect him greatly. He projects an image of confidence and lack of fear, however, it is revealed he is very afraid of his wife's sister Dr. Calanthe Lambton.

While seeming to lack emotions and empathy for others, this is put into question when it is revealed he programmed a L.I.A. to protect and defend his son Gun Lambton at all costs. He urges Gun to quit being a Rebel and change his name to start over. He also acknowledges that Gun probably hates him, but he still wants him safe. In episode 13, he reveals to Gun that he had warned Apolline about the coming raid on her neighborhood. He assures Gun he loved her very much and has suffered every day since her death.

Val is distinguished and handsome in appearance. He wears a black and purple outfit with a silver jewel at his neck. Gun's mother Apolline once told Gun he looked just like Val. Val has blue eyes and light brown hair that is slicked back off his face but a bit messy.