Prometheus Five
1.) He considers himself to be his own leader. Being bossed around or following orders of any sort never appealed to him. He allowed his programming to guide him on numerous, often dangerous adventures, be it traveling between galaxies or simply fighting off an alien monster. When he joins the Hyperforce in their war against Skeleton King, he has to do it at a price. He sacrifices his independence. But he soon realizes that this is the only effective way he'll be able to carry out his revenge on Maezono, for the destruction of his father and creator.
2.) He considers himself lucky, despite what other conscious robots may feel. He is separate from organics, able to be in full control of his personality programming and fight with vigorous force unknown to the weak. Yet on the other hand, he peers into the Super Robot's mind, understanding, hearing...emotion. All of this human stuff conflicts with what the Prometheus Five has been taught by both himself and his creators. And sometimes – sometimes, not always – he wonders if she should ignore his directives and loosen up a little. Is it worth to be as callous as he is, though he is stronger this way? Could he do more if he was able to feel like the rest of them?
3.) Though he still has a certain amount of disdain towards organics, he later becomes close to Nova after initial tension. He admires her spunk and refusal to live up to the traditional female stereotype and, in turn, she admires his strength and calculating nature. In fact, he's inclined to feel honoured whenever she asks for his help on missions. They become a great team, and their bond becomes stronger then what anyone is able to comprehend.
4.) However, he finds Chiro immature and, frankly, annoying. He doesn't get along him until the human is an adult.
5.) He's quite trigger-happy. When he left the world he had been created on, he was forced to become so. It was dangerous universe and he had to be ready to face all kinds of hazards. Now, if someone approaches him from behind, they risk getting their brains blown out.
6.) The self-destruct codes embedded in his mind are an alterative he's willing to take. He keeps on edge and watches out for Maezono. He's ready to activate the sequence, destroying his own body, yet also delivering justice.
7.) He loathes loud noises, appreciating the sentimentality of silence. It gives him room to think and expand his thoughts. Time to ponder and solve problems. In this way, he can sympathize with Antauri's apparent inability to enjoy noisy celebrations that the others seem to like. Then Nova invites the Prometheus Five to attend Chiro's seventeenth birthday bash. He agrees, putting aside his pet peeves and (secretly) enjoying himself.
8.) He's incredibly cool. And he knows it.
9.) He didn't like it when Otto gave him upgraded weapons to combat the undead. They repeatedly blow up in his face, sending him flying. And while, upon reflection, this is quite humourous, when you're in the middle of a war, nothing is humourous.
10.) When he finally faces down Maezon, it's a warm summer's day, something not entirely uncommon on this planet. The sun seems to reflect his mood. Burning. Rage. Brutually desiring to smite the disembodied brain helplessly floating in its crystal prison. The man that had caused him so much pain, who betrayed his friends and allies, who made his life miserable will die, today and now. Without hesitation, Slingshot activates his weapons and prepares to shoot. But someone places their hand on it, forcing it to lower.
'What are you doing?!' he demanded.
'Leave him,' Nova orders. 'We need to find Antauri and the others.'
She knows he could do it and they wouldn't loose any time. They glare at each other. Stupid monkey, thinks she can boss him around...
Slingshot doesn't fire. He forces himself to overlook the helpless villain, as he flies after Nova into the blazing sky. He does not know it and will not acknowledge it for many years, but she just did him a big favour.
