OVA
Description
The character known as 0017 is a young boy cyborg and a supporting antagonist in the crossover OVA. His civilian name is Abel, a designation that carries deliberate biblical resonance as the name of the second son of Adam and Eve. He was created by the villainous scientist Dr. Adams in a top-secret Black Ghost facility located in Canada, where he was developed and modified as the fourth in a series of advanced warriors known as the High-Teen Number Cyborgs.
In terms of personality, 0017 stands out among his group for being more curious and playful than his comrades, a trait likely influenced by his young age. Despite this childlike demeanor, he proves to be just as devious and driven in combat as the other High-Teen cyborgs. He demonstrates a certain enthusiasm for battle, particularly enjoying the opportunity to showcase his unique cryokinetic abilities against enemies whose powers contrast with his own, such as when he faced off against 008 and taunted 006, who wields fire-based abilities. However, this playful confidence borders on recklessness, as he is not afraid to charge headfirst into dangerous situations, a trait that ultimately leads to his demise. He exhibits a child-like overconfidence in the power of his ice abilities.
His primary motivation appears to be serving the goals of Dr. Adams and Black Ghost, carrying out orders as an assassin without the moral reservations that define the main 00 Cyborg protagonists. He joins his fellow High-Teen Numbers in their mission to collect combat data on the original nine 00 Cyborg defectors, engaging them in battle multiple times. In the story, he serves as a supporting antagonist, a member of the new generation of cyborgs designed to surpass the older models, creating a direct conflict that drives much of the OVA's action.
His most significant relationship is with his teammate 0016, whose real name is John Cain Smith. The biblical irony of their names is noteworthy: Cain murdered Abel in scripture, but in this narrative, the two cyborgs work together seamlessly, with Abel often seen sitting on Cain's shoulder. Their bond is strong enough that after Abel is killed, Cain attempts to avenge his fallen comrade. He is also connected to the other High-Teen cyborgs, including 0014 (Edward Adams) and the twin siblings 0015 (Eva Maria Pallares) and 0018 (Seth), the latter of whom undergoes a dramatic transformation that precipitates Abel's death.
Throughout the OVA, 0017 initially appears as a capable and threatening foe. He participates in the early skirmishes against the 00 Cyborgs, where his team initially holds the advantage due to their advanced self-repairing units. However, his development takes a tragic turn when the 00 Cyborgs and their ally Dr. Gilmore unleash a wave of anti-energy that disables the High-Teen Numbers' cellular regeneration, turning the tide of battle. The anti-energy also triggers the evolution of his teammate 0018 into a new, monstrous being known as Atun or Azazel. Recognizing that this entity is no longer his ally, Abel recklessly charges forward to attack it. His own ice projectile is overpowered and reflected back at him, slicing him in half and causing his cybernetics to explode, resulting in his death.
As a High-Teen Number cyborg, 0017 possesses a formidable array of abilities. He is equipped with an accelerator, granting him the ability to move at superhuman speeds comparable to the original cyborgs. He also has a self-repairing unit that can heal his injuries and restore his systems during combat, making him a durable opponent. His unique and primary power is cryokinesis, the psychic ability to generate and manipulate ice. This power manifests as blue beams fired from his hands, which can freeze targets solid. He can control the density and sharpness of the ice he creates, forming a giant, nearly indestructible ice prison or launching large, razor-sharp snowflake projectiles capable of slicing through reinforced clothing and even cutting a person in half.
In terms of personality, 0017 stands out among his group for being more curious and playful than his comrades, a trait likely influenced by his young age. Despite this childlike demeanor, he proves to be just as devious and driven in combat as the other High-Teen cyborgs. He demonstrates a certain enthusiasm for battle, particularly enjoying the opportunity to showcase his unique cryokinetic abilities against enemies whose powers contrast with his own, such as when he faced off against 008 and taunted 006, who wields fire-based abilities. However, this playful confidence borders on recklessness, as he is not afraid to charge headfirst into dangerous situations, a trait that ultimately leads to his demise. He exhibits a child-like overconfidence in the power of his ice abilities.
His primary motivation appears to be serving the goals of Dr. Adams and Black Ghost, carrying out orders as an assassin without the moral reservations that define the main 00 Cyborg protagonists. He joins his fellow High-Teen Numbers in their mission to collect combat data on the original nine 00 Cyborg defectors, engaging them in battle multiple times. In the story, he serves as a supporting antagonist, a member of the new generation of cyborgs designed to surpass the older models, creating a direct conflict that drives much of the OVA's action.
His most significant relationship is with his teammate 0016, whose real name is John Cain Smith. The biblical irony of their names is noteworthy: Cain murdered Abel in scripture, but in this narrative, the two cyborgs work together seamlessly, with Abel often seen sitting on Cain's shoulder. Their bond is strong enough that after Abel is killed, Cain attempts to avenge his fallen comrade. He is also connected to the other High-Teen cyborgs, including 0014 (Edward Adams) and the twin siblings 0015 (Eva Maria Pallares) and 0018 (Seth), the latter of whom undergoes a dramatic transformation that precipitates Abel's death.
Throughout the OVA, 0017 initially appears as a capable and threatening foe. He participates in the early skirmishes against the 00 Cyborgs, where his team initially holds the advantage due to their advanced self-repairing units. However, his development takes a tragic turn when the 00 Cyborgs and their ally Dr. Gilmore unleash a wave of anti-energy that disables the High-Teen Numbers' cellular regeneration, turning the tide of battle. The anti-energy also triggers the evolution of his teammate 0018 into a new, monstrous being known as Atun or Azazel. Recognizing that this entity is no longer his ally, Abel recklessly charges forward to attack it. His own ice projectile is overpowered and reflected back at him, slicing him in half and causing his cybernetics to explode, resulting in his death.
As a High-Teen Number cyborg, 0017 possesses a formidable array of abilities. He is equipped with an accelerator, granting him the ability to move at superhuman speeds comparable to the original cyborgs. He also has a self-repairing unit that can heal his injuries and restore his systems during combat, making him a durable opponent. His unique and primary power is cryokinesis, the psychic ability to generate and manipulate ice. This power manifests as blue beams fired from his hands, which can freeze targets solid. He can control the density and sharpness of the ice he creates, forming a giant, nearly indestructible ice prison or launching large, razor-sharp snowflake projectiles capable of slicing through reinforced clothing and even cutting a person in half.