TV-Series
Description
Arvind Ravy, often called by his nickname Robbie, is a character from the anime Planetes. He is the assistant chief clerk of the Debris Section aboard the space station ISPV 7 and proudly considers himself the section's "Number 2". A native of India, Arvind is a divorced father with seven children, and the financial responsibility of supporting them is the central driving force behind his actions and ambitions.
On the surface, Arvind often comes across as obnoxious, opportunistic, and eager to climb the corporate ladder. He frequently uses jokes and acts in a self-serving manner, which can make him seem untrustworthy or purely self-interested to his colleagues. However, this behavior masks a more sincere motivation. He pays a substantial amount in child support and his relentless pursuit of a promotion and a better position within the Technora Corporation is fundamentally an effort to secure a better life for his many children. He is also known for his skills as a trickster or prop comedian, possessing a very flexible body that aids in his comic turns. His nickname, "Sunflower," was given to him by a colleague named Gigalt, referencing his comedic performances.
Within the story, Arvind serves as a senior member of the Debris Section, often managing administrative tasks and providing a contrasting perspective to the more idealistic or hot-headed members of the team. He is not typically a pilot or a field debris collector, but his role as a clerk and his long history with the company make him a key figure in the section's daily operations. His career history shows a path of various transfers within Technora. He joined the company's second division in 2055, initially assigned to the Materials Section. Over the following years, he was transferred to the Human Resources Section in 2059, then to the Food Management Section in 2061, before finally being transferred to the Debris Section in 2069.
His relationships with his coworkers are shaped by his outwardly ambitious and sometimes grating personality, but his underlying dedication to his family garners a degree of understanding and respect. While he may scheme for personal advancement, his actions are rarely malicious, and he ultimately functions as a member of the team. His development throughout the series is subtle, primarily revealing the layers behind his comedic and ambitious facade to show a hard-working man burdened by responsibility. His notable abilities include his certified license to pilot aerospace craft, which he acquired in 2055, and his extra-vehicular activity skills license, obtained in 2058. These qualifications, combined with his long corporate experience, make him a competent and knowledgeable, if not always celebrated, member of the ISPV 7 crew.
On the surface, Arvind often comes across as obnoxious, opportunistic, and eager to climb the corporate ladder. He frequently uses jokes and acts in a self-serving manner, which can make him seem untrustworthy or purely self-interested to his colleagues. However, this behavior masks a more sincere motivation. He pays a substantial amount in child support and his relentless pursuit of a promotion and a better position within the Technora Corporation is fundamentally an effort to secure a better life for his many children. He is also known for his skills as a trickster or prop comedian, possessing a very flexible body that aids in his comic turns. His nickname, "Sunflower," was given to him by a colleague named Gigalt, referencing his comedic performances.
Within the story, Arvind serves as a senior member of the Debris Section, often managing administrative tasks and providing a contrasting perspective to the more idealistic or hot-headed members of the team. He is not typically a pilot or a field debris collector, but his role as a clerk and his long history with the company make him a key figure in the section's daily operations. His career history shows a path of various transfers within Technora. He joined the company's second division in 2055, initially assigned to the Materials Section. Over the following years, he was transferred to the Human Resources Section in 2059, then to the Food Management Section in 2061, before finally being transferred to the Debris Section in 2069.
His relationships with his coworkers are shaped by his outwardly ambitious and sometimes grating personality, but his underlying dedication to his family garners a degree of understanding and respect. While he may scheme for personal advancement, his actions are rarely malicious, and he ultimately functions as a member of the team. His development throughout the series is subtle, primarily revealing the layers behind his comedic and ambitious facade to show a hard-working man burdened by responsibility. His notable abilities include his certified license to pilot aerospace craft, which he acquired in 2055, and his extra-vehicular activity skills license, obtained in 2058. These qualifications, combined with his long corporate experience, make him a competent and knowledgeable, if not always celebrated, member of the ISPV 7 crew.