Max Proetzender
CharacterMax Proetzender is a wanted hacker from Mars who stumbles onto plans for hijacking the Astral Gate network. His brush with something far bigger than his usual crimes ends when Faye Valentine hauls him in.
Appearance
Almost nothing of Max's likeness is dramatized, since his details surface from a criminal identity file rather than any scene of substance. That record marks him as a thirty-nine-year-old native of Mars who also keeps the planet as his home, filed under the number S62531YUI.
Personality
Given no dialogue, Max reveals little of himself, and what the series shows is defined by his crimes. He is a hacker who tampers with financial data, a small-time operator who blunders into something well beyond his usual schemes.
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History
Max Proetzender is a wanted criminal carrying a bounty on his head. He happens upon instructions left by Chessmaster Hex describing how to seize control of the Astral Gate system, a discovery that draws unwanted attention his way. His run ends when Faye Valentine catches up with him and brings him in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Max Proetzender in Cowboy Bebop?
Max Proetzender is a wanted hacker from Mars in Cowboy Bebop who stumbles onto plans for hijacking the Astral Gate network.
What crimes did Max Proetzender commit?
Max Proetzender is wanted for hacking and tampering with financial data, activities that put a bounty on his head.
How does Max Proetzender get caught?
Faye Valentine catches up with Max Proetzender and brings him in after he stumbles onto instructions left by Chessmaster Hex for seizing the Astral Gate system.
Where is Max Proetzender from?
Max Proetzender is a thirty-nine-year-old native of Mars who also lists the planet as his home.
What episode does Max Proetzender appear in?
Max Proetzender appears in the Cowboy Bebop episode Bohemian Rhapsody.
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