TV-Series
Description
Dr. Robert Schröder is a scientist affiliated with PANDORA, the organization responsible for researching the mysteries of Hell's Gate. Within this institution, he holds the position of a physicist and is recognized as the leading expert on high energy physics inside the Gate itself. His professional focus extends beyond theoretical research, as he is also deeply involved in the development of weaponry, most notably the Saturn Ring project, a large-scale initiative designed to destroy the Gate and eliminate all Contractors.
In terms of appearance, Dr. Schröder is an older man with long, fuzzy white hair, a well-kept beard, and wrinkles around his eyes which are often hidden behind a pair of spectacles. His typical work attire consists of a shirt with a tie, trousers, shoes, and a white lab coat, presenting the classic image of a senior researcher. His character is defined by a vibrant and energetic personality. He is highly intelligent and often comes across as somewhat comical, displaying an excitable and occasionally scatterbrained nature during conversations. Despite his serious work, he maintains an informal demeanor, asking visitors not to be strictly formal with him, and he claims not to hold grudges against those who have opposed him.
Dr. Schröder's role in the story is primarily that of a key scientific asset whose knowledge makes him a target for various factions. He is captured by the Evening Primrose, a group of Contractors, who force him to divulge information about the Saturn Ring. During his captivity, he explains his theory that Contractors can be made to disappear and details the previous attempt to use a similar particle accelerator on Heaven's Gate in South America. His motivations are rooted in a scientific, if not somewhat detached, ambition to understand and control the phenomena of the Gates. He is a proponent of using the Saturn Ring to destroy Hell's Gate, a plan that puts him in direct opposition to Contractor organizations.
He has several key relationships that define his interactions. Misaki Kirihara, a police officer from Section 4, rescues him from captivity and consults him on multiple occasions regarding Gate-related incidents. His direct superior is Eric Nishijima, under whose orders he works to activate the Saturn Ring weapon. Dr. Schröder also has professional relationships with colleagues Mina Kandaswamy and Sergei Vectrof, who are involved in other research projects within PANDORA. Through his work, he comes into direct contact with powerful Contractors like Hei, Amber, and November 11, viewing them as subjects of his research and targets for his anti-Contractor weapons.
Over the course of the narrative, Dr. Schröder’s character shows a degree of resilience and continued dedication to his work. After his plans to destroy the Gate are thwarted by Hei and Amber's time-rewinding abilities, Schröder ends up under a form of house arrest within PANDORA. Despite this setback, he does not express bitterness. Instead, he continues to assist Kirihara from within the organization, demonstrating his commitment to his research even in the face of failure. He later provides her with an experimental "Contact-type Anti-Gate Particle Irradiation Device" to help resolve a separate crisis involving a parasitic plant known as the Black Flower, proving his enduring value as a scientist.
Regarding notable abilities, Dr. Robert Schröder is a normal human without any supernatural powers. His primary ability is his genius-level intellect and extensive knowledge of high-energy physics as it relates to the Gates. His skills lie in theoretical analysis, solving complex formulae related to the Gates, and developing advanced technological countermeasures against Contractors. He is the creator of anti-Contractor weapons, a key figure in the Saturn Ring project, and his expertise is considered so vital that a Doll was assigned to track his movements due to his importance.
In terms of appearance, Dr. Schröder is an older man with long, fuzzy white hair, a well-kept beard, and wrinkles around his eyes which are often hidden behind a pair of spectacles. His typical work attire consists of a shirt with a tie, trousers, shoes, and a white lab coat, presenting the classic image of a senior researcher. His character is defined by a vibrant and energetic personality. He is highly intelligent and often comes across as somewhat comical, displaying an excitable and occasionally scatterbrained nature during conversations. Despite his serious work, he maintains an informal demeanor, asking visitors not to be strictly formal with him, and he claims not to hold grudges against those who have opposed him.
Dr. Schröder's role in the story is primarily that of a key scientific asset whose knowledge makes him a target for various factions. He is captured by the Evening Primrose, a group of Contractors, who force him to divulge information about the Saturn Ring. During his captivity, he explains his theory that Contractors can be made to disappear and details the previous attempt to use a similar particle accelerator on Heaven's Gate in South America. His motivations are rooted in a scientific, if not somewhat detached, ambition to understand and control the phenomena of the Gates. He is a proponent of using the Saturn Ring to destroy Hell's Gate, a plan that puts him in direct opposition to Contractor organizations.
He has several key relationships that define his interactions. Misaki Kirihara, a police officer from Section 4, rescues him from captivity and consults him on multiple occasions regarding Gate-related incidents. His direct superior is Eric Nishijima, under whose orders he works to activate the Saturn Ring weapon. Dr. Schröder also has professional relationships with colleagues Mina Kandaswamy and Sergei Vectrof, who are involved in other research projects within PANDORA. Through his work, he comes into direct contact with powerful Contractors like Hei, Amber, and November 11, viewing them as subjects of his research and targets for his anti-Contractor weapons.
Over the course of the narrative, Dr. Schröder’s character shows a degree of resilience and continued dedication to his work. After his plans to destroy the Gate are thwarted by Hei and Amber's time-rewinding abilities, Schröder ends up under a form of house arrest within PANDORA. Despite this setback, he does not express bitterness. Instead, he continues to assist Kirihara from within the organization, demonstrating his commitment to his research even in the face of failure. He later provides her with an experimental "Contact-type Anti-Gate Particle Irradiation Device" to help resolve a separate crisis involving a parasitic plant known as the Black Flower, proving his enduring value as a scientist.
Regarding notable abilities, Dr. Robert Schröder is a normal human without any supernatural powers. His primary ability is his genius-level intellect and extensive knowledge of high-energy physics as it relates to the Gates. His skills lie in theoretical analysis, solving complex formulae related to the Gates, and developing advanced technological countermeasures against Contractors. He is the creator of anti-Contractor weapons, a key figure in the Saturn Ring project, and his expertise is considered so vital that a Doll was assigned to track his movements due to his importance.