Irina Akulov (Japanese: イリーナ・アクロフ, Irina Akurofu; English dub: /ᵻˈriː.nə ˈæk.ᵿˌlɔːf/) is one of the eight main playable characters of Xenoblade Chronicles X. She is a team leader within the Interceptors Division, and a member of BLADE. Irina becomes recruitable after Chapter 3. Before Earth was destroyed, she was a part of the Unified Government Forces Special Vehicle Guidance Squad as Elma's subordinate. She idolizes and respects Elma, having previously worked under her. She has a strong desire to protect the people of Mira.