Ruth
CharacterRuth is a space pirate and hacker who works a clever ship-jacking racket alongside two partners. Their scheme of crippling vessels and looting them runs smoothly until the Bebop's crew turns the pirates' own weapon back on them.
Appearance
Ruth stands right around six feet tall. He operates as one of a three-man pirate outfit, and past that height the record keeps little about his looks.
Personality
Ruth is defined chiefly by his trade rather than any detailed temperament: a pirate and hacker content to prey on passing ships for profit and quietly resell whatever he takes.
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History
In 2071 Ruth works alongside Herman and George, the trio running a trucking vessel to sidle up to unsuspecting ships. Their craft fires a grappling cable that latches onto a target's computer systems, knocking the ship out of commission before the truck opens up to swallow the loot, which they later fence on the quiet. The Bebop gives chase, and the pirates manage to disable it, but the Red Tail and the Swordfish II turn the same virus back on the pirate ship, freezing it in place until it explodes and kills the crew. The names Ruth, Herman, and George together nod to the baseball great George Herman 'Babe' Ruth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ruth in Cowboy Bebop?
Ruth is a space pirate and hacker in Cowboy Bebop who appears in the episode Wild Horses. He runs a ship-jacking scheme with two partners, disabling passing vessels and looting them for profit.
What is Ruth's scheme in Wild Horses?
Ruth and his partners Herman and George operate a trucking vessel that fires a grappling cable to knock out a target ship's computer systems. Once disabled, the truck opens to swallow the loot, which the trio later sells quietly.
How does the Bebop crew stop Ruth?
When the Bebop gives chase, Ruth's crew manages to disable it at first, but the Red Tail and Swordfish II turn the pirates' own virus back on their ship. The vessel freezes in place and explodes, killing Ruth and his crew.
Who are Ruth's partners in Cowboy Bebop?
Ruth works alongside two fellow pirates, Herman and George, forming a three man crew that preys on unsuspecting ships. Together their names reference the baseball legend George Herman Babe Ruth.
What happens to Ruth in Cowboy Bebop?
Ruth dies in the episode Wild Horses when the Bebop's crew turns his own ship disabling virus against him, causing his vessel to explode. His death ends the pirate trio's ship jacking operation.
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