Mars Army Colonel
CharacterThis unnamed colonel of the Mars Army oversees Cherious Medical and buries a secret nano-machine program once it spins out of control. To protect the project, he orders killings and jails anyone he suspects of ties to the fugitive Vincent Volaju.
Appearance
The character is identified by rank alone, appearing in the full uniform and bearing of a Mars Army colonel. The film keeps him within his official capacity, so he is shown commanding from behind a desk and issuing orders rather than in any personal setting.
Personality
He is a hardened military pragmatist, quick to shield the institution over any single person. Faced with a scandal that could expose a classified program, he reaches for concealment and lethal measures without hesitation, and he trusts no one who shows a link to the threat.
History
By 2071 this colonel of the Mars Army had charge of Cherious Medical. When Vincent Volaju broke free and made off with a large supply of experimental nano-machines, the colonel moved to bury the project, ordering the deaths of both Volaju and the scientist Mendelo al-Hedia. He assigned Elektra Ovirowa to hunt Volaju down, but after Harris revealed that her blood carried the same nanomachines coursing through Volaju, the colonel concluded she was in league with the fugitive and had her locked away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Mars Army Colonel in Cowboy Bebop?
The Mars Army Colonel is an unnamed officer who oversees Cherious Medical and buries a secret nano-machine program in Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door.
Why does the Mars Army Colonel order killings?
The Mars Army Colonel orders the deaths of Vincent Volaju and scientist Mendelo al-Hedia to keep the classified nano-machine program from being exposed.
Why does the Mars Army Colonel imprison Elektra Ovirowa?
The Mars Army Colonel jails Elektra Ovirowa after learning her blood carries the same nanomachines as Vincent Volaju, concluding she must be working with the fugitive.
What organization does the Mars Army Colonel command?
The Mars Army Colonel serves within the Mars Army and oversees Cherious Medical, the facility behind the nano-machine experiments.
Does the Mars Army Colonel appear in the Cowboy Bebop TV series?
No, the Mars Army Colonel appears only in the film Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door, not the original television series.
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