Waylon

Waylon in Advance Wars: Days of Ruin.
Waylon
Species	Human
Hair color	Brown
Debut	Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Waylon (or Finn in the PAL release) is a pilot mercenary who finds work with the New Rubinelle Army following the Meteor Crisis in Advance Wars: Days of Ruin.

Background

Before the meteors fell, Waylon was the Captain of the 13th Airborne. He survived through the meteors as well as some of the men in his division. However he was disinterested in helping others and used the opportunity of there being no government to enjoy life. However his daredevil lifestyle proved hazardous to his men and eventually he found himself caught in a battle against Tasha of the Lazurian Army. He was rescued by the timely arrival of Captain Brenner and the 12th Battalion.

After defeating the Lazurians, Brenner offered Waylon the opportunity to join his ranks, as they were lacking in any trained pilots. But Waylon, ever self-conceited, scoffed at Brenner's acts of mercy and went off on his own for the mercenary lifestyle. Not bothering to stick around, he left his wounded behind, of whom ended up getting absorbed into the 12th's ranks. Waylon however continued traveling on his own until he ended up meeting up with Admiral Greyfield of the New Rubinelle Army. Due to his military experience, Waylon was made one of Greyfield's chief commanders. With the resources of the New Rubinelle Army, Waylon was able to do whatever he liked while everyone else was too scared of him to say anything about it.

He met up with Brenner again after Davis went out to recruit him. While Brenner's unit was immediately sent out to fight the Lazurian army, Waylon was deployed with only a small token force of a few Battle Copters and a Duster. Eventually Brenner continued on and conquered the Lazurian army and accepted the surrender of General Forsythe. But once Greyfield arrived, he ordered Forsythe's execution - which Waylon carried out personally. However it was also under Waylon's charge that Brenner was able to safely get the Lazurian COs to safety.

He and Greyfield continued to pursue the Rubinelle army until Waylon cornered them in a mountain range beyond Salvation. Will pushed back against the assault and put an end to Waylon's battalion, causing the pilot to question Will's devotion to others in a shattered world. Waylon does not appear after; whether he was taken captive, killed, or returned to the NRA is unknown.

Gameplay

• CO Zone: 2
  • Boosts: Air units
  • Effect: Attack up: **
  • Defense Up ***
• CO Power: Wingman
  • Boosts defense for all air units.

Trivia

• Waylon can be used in Free Battle and Multiplayer after completing Chapter 20: Waylon Flies Again of the Campaign.
• Waylon's theme is Flight of the Coward, and Stormy Times plays when he uses his CO Power.