Ackerman

Ackerman is a short story about the upbringing of Levi as part of the Ackerman family and crime syndicate, and his eventual desertion of them to join the Heer. It is set during the Uneasy Peace (1855-1910), specifically over the period from 1892 until 1902, with the concluding events taking place on the 24th of August. The perspective character is Levi, whose thoughts and feelings are rendered at multiple points throughout the story. The two other most significant characters are Mikasa and Levi's Father, who remains unnamed throughout the story. Erwin Smith also appears at the end of the story, playing a major role in persuading Levi to join the Heer. Johann, Bruce and Ivan Ackerman all appear as minor characters, along with many different unnamed characters from both the Ackerman and Raben crime families. The story is part of the collection of short stories called Tales from the Last Reich.