Feats:

* On her first appearance, killed a squad of Republican Air Mages all by herself
* Before reincarnation, he was a successful salaryman who used Machiavellian tactics to keep his job
* As Tanya, she was born with an extremely high aptitude for magic:
** She enlisted into the Imperial Army as a result
* At age nine, became the youngest cadet officer in the Imperial Army
* On her first mission, killed three Entente Alliance troopers and wounded two others without backup:
** Survived being wounded in an explosion (practically a running joke in this anime)
* Was chosen to be a test pilot for the experimental Elenium Type 95 Orb:
** The Orb was really faulty and tended to explode a lot
*** Tanya survived those as well (told ya)
* Brutally trained the people who later became her Air Mage squad:
** (It was really an attempt to get them all killed so she wouldn't go to the front. Of course that failed)
* Despite being a child, inspires fear and loyalty even from grown adults:
** She punishes disobedient soldiers by either killing them directly or putting them in situations where they will die
* Led the attack on the Rhine against Republican soldiers and civilian guerillas:
** Is perfectly comfortable with attacking unarmed civilians (something that horrifies her men)
* Defeated the Entente Alliance permanently at the Battle of the Fjord:
** Nearly killed her rival Anson Sioux, and took his gun as a trophy
* Survived being launched in an experimental V1 rocket
* Defeated Colonel Sioux once again, this time killing him
* According to the wiki, she later became the rival of Sioux's daughter Mary:
** (Hehe, "Mary Sioux")


Knight: So, Visha. What can you tell us about the weapons from your world?

Visha: As Imperial Air Mages, we're mostly equipped with the same semi-automatic or bolt-action rifles the ground troops use. But the difference is our weapons use enchanted bullets that can explode or fire rapidly using magic. We use the same magic to power our flight suits, allowing us to fly independently up to 6000 ft. Although, I hate going way up there in the cold. BRRRRRRR! 

Knight: So wait. You actually use magic to power guns? I never thought I'd say this, but that's actually kind of badass!


Mage: (Seething) (Using magic to power war machines. It's blasphemy! It's a insult to magic!)

Knight: (Groans) (When is he gonna stop being such a pompous ass!?)

Weapons:

Mondragon Rifle:
* Mexican-produced
* Magazine: Twenty 7x57 Mauser rounds (Magic)
* Firing Mode: Semi-Auto
* Invented around 1900, was one of the first semi-automatic rifles in history
* Saw action in the Mexican Revolution and both World Wars
* Many were sold to the German Empire
* In Tanya the Evil, is the primary weapon of the Imperial Air Mages
* Bullets are infused with magic, making them highly explosive
* Bullets can also split apart into multiple homing missles
* Like most rifles, can be equipped with a bayonet
* Is a popular choice for the Medic class in Battlefield 1


SIG MKMS Submachine Gun:
* Swiss-produced
* Magazine: Thirty to Forty 7.65x21 Luger rounds (Magic)
* Firing Mode: Automatic
* Early submachine gun invented in 1933
* Originally a Christmas present to Anson Sioux from his daughter Mary:
** Became Tanya's war trophy following his defeat at the Battle of Fjord
* Fires magic pistol rounds that explode on impact


Model 24 Steilhangranate:
* German-produced
* Explosive: TNT
* Fuse time: 5 seconds
* Also known as the "Stick Grenade" or "Potato Masher"
* The fuse is triggered by a pull cord running from the explosive head down to the bottom of the handle
* Has seen use in Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, and China
* Can be used as a melee weapon too
* Tanya used one to blow up a hapless Alliance bomber
* Yes, I did copy this from Zara's bio 



Luger PO8:
* German-produced
* Magazine: Eight 9x19mm Luger rounds
* Firing Mode: Semi-Auto
* One of the most recognizable pistols in history
* Was widely used by Germany in both World Wars
* Tanya has never actually used this gun onscreen, but we'll give it to her anyway
* Also, the way she's posed here makes me really........uncomfortable


Elenium Type 95 Operation Orb:
* Developed by the mad scientist Dr. Adelheid von Schugel
* The source of power for all Air Mages
* Converts mana into pure energy, allowing the user to fly or cast spells
* Also projects a magic barrier that protects her from enemy fire
* According to the Wiki, Tanya can fly up to 18,000 feet using this
* However, its design is complex and known to cause explosions:
** Tanya herself nearly died testing several of these
* Tanya's orb is special, because it has been blessed by Being X:
** Meaning that praying to Him makes her more powerful (much to her annoyance)


Air Mage Flight Gear:
* Standard flight gear for Imperial Air Mages
* Allows the user to fly independently up to 6000ft
* Every nation has different equipment for their Mages:
** The Empire's consists of two leg boosters and a large satchel on the front
* Judging by the design, allows the wearer to fly easily in cold upper atmosphere


Knight: For once, I'm actually impressed by a magic user! I've clearly been spending way too much time with Mr. Proper Scottish Gentleman over here.

Mage: Sod off, Louis!

Visha: Are you guys always like this?

Knight: It's our way of showing how much we love each other.

Mage: Speak for yourself. Anyway, what other strengths or powers does your Major have, (aside from wielding those abominable weapons)?

Visha: Major Degurechaff is an impressive fighter, she's also a brilliant tactician and a master manipulator. Some of her strategies helped win decisive victories for the Empire, and brought down opposing states like the Entente Alliance. She also predicted that the war would spiral out of control and become a World War--which it did, unfortunately. Also.......(She looks down, almost terrified)

Knight: What's the matter?

Visha: Tanya is......a psychopath. She's ruthless and amoral. She has no problem killing insubordinate soldiers--either directly or putting them in a spot where they will die. And when we invaded the city on the Rhine, she ordered the execution of unarmed, fleeing civilians. An order that one of our guys hesitated to carry out.

Strengths and Abilities:

Physicality:
* Surprisingly strong for her age:
** Can easily lift a full-grown adult who was buried in snow
** Can wield a submachine gun one-armed (pictured above)
* However, could not break free when Anson Sioux grabbed her


Agility:
* Flies extremely fast, due to her small size and her Observation Orb
* Able to dodge incoming bullets and shrapnel with little effort
* Prefers to rush into her enemies and kill them up close


Marksmanship:
* She is excellent at shooting down enemy Air Mages and footsoldiers
* The wiki states that Tanya's accuracy is "Medium"
* She can project a "targeting computer" right in front for more accurate shots
** Her gun can fire homing multiple shots that are locked onto the target


Targeting Computer:
* Tanya can bring up a holographic "screen" to detect an enemy's position and mana signature


Prayer Magic:
* Though she is an atheist, Tanya becomes more powerful by praying to God/Being X
* Her eyes and her Orb both start glowing gold when it happens
* As a result, her physical strength and mental psyche become twice as powerful
* Her explosive spells become powerful enough to decimate an entire company!


Strategy and Planning:
* Tanya's greatest strength is perhaps her analysis and critical thinking skills
* She is a military genius, earning the respect of her superiors and subordinates
* Predicted that the war would escalate into a World War (and she was right)
* Responsible for two major Imperial victories (Battle of Fjord and Capture of Arene)
* Borderline sociopath:
** Completely amoral and holds little regard for anyone but herself
** Will not hesitate to kill civilians when ordered to, or if she finds it necessary
** Tried to kill the Air Mage cadets she was training just so she wouldn't have to lead them
** Willing to kill her own subordinates if they disobey her
** Her crazy side often takes over when she's really into the fight


Master Manipulator:
* Uses her cute physique to persuade or fool others:
** Caught the Dakian capital off guard by warning them in a little girl's voice
** Manipulated Captain Von Ugar into not accepting the position as one of the 12 Knights


Knight: It's going to be interesting to see someone with that many strengths take on a vampire.

Mage: We've seen where Tanya's strengths lie, but what about her weaknesses? Surely such a small girl would have to be vulnerable somewhere?

Visha: Major Degurechaff doesn't have that many weak points, but off the top of my head.....

Weaknesses:

* Still very much human, despite her powers
* Her gear is prone to failure, and is only functioning thanks to Being X
* Strong enough weapons can penetrate her magic shield
* Can get somewhat reckless, especially if her psychotic side takes over


Visha: Despite those minor flaws, Major Tanya Degurechaff is one of the finest Air Mages in the Empire. She's earned her right to lead the 203rd Air Mage Battalion, and she remains a symbol of respect and fear to her allies and enemies.

Mage: Excellent! We have everything we need to start this new Death Battle! Thank you for taking the time for us to interview you!

Visha: Es ist überhaupt kein Problem! Ich fühle mich geehrt, hier zu sein!

Knight: What? She's speaking German again?

Mage: I guess the spell wore off...

Visha: Was? Ich kann dich nicht verstehen. 

Knight: Doesn't matter! TUNE IN NEXT TIME, MAGGOTS, TO SEE THE EPIC WORLD WAR ONE CLASH BETWEEN TWO OF ANIME'S GREATEST--Urgh!  
Is that my--blood!?

Mage: I warned you, you idiot. Just because you're dressed like a soldier doesn't mean you have to SCREAM like one!

Knight: (Draws Mauser pistol) I'm going to make you die like a soldier! (Pukes again)