Summary
Hoppered the Gauntlet is a figure who relies on a specialized set of armor to conceal his degenerated, vestigial legs, utilizing his powerful arms to propel himself forward. This armor functions similarly to a top, allowing him to use a shield to launch himself at high speeds. His primary motivation is to kill Vash in order to avenge a mute and blind woman who had become detached from the world and was killed during the destruction of July. In his final confrontation, Hoppered witnesses Vash's memories of July, leading to a realization that he has made a grave error in his choices. He ultimately turns against the Guns and meets his end when he jumps onto an energy core, causing an explosion that kills him. The anime adaptation omits his detailed backstory, simplifying his motive to merely wishing to make Vash suffer, though his fate remains the same.
