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Jet Link, also known as Cyborg 002, began his life as an Italian-American youth growing up on the West Side of New York City. His teenage descent into delinquency and gang life culminated in a fatal skirmish where he accidentally killed a rival gang member, forcing him into flight from the authorities. It was during this desperate escape that operatives from the Black Ghost organization captured him under false pretenses.
Subjected to extensive cybernetic experimentation, he was remade into the second model of the 00 Cyborg line. His transformation integrated a specialized flight unit and accelerator within his legs, enabling aerial movement at speeds up to Mach 5. Designed as a lightweight aerial assault unit, these enhancements came at the cost of raw physical strength. His prior experience in street fighting and gang warfare remained his foundation in combat.
After the cyborgs’ rebellion against Black Ghost, aided by Dr. Gilmore, Jet engaged in numerous missions against the organization. In an early battle in Vietnam, an enemy mecha vaporized one of his legs, requiring improvised field repairs. He later fought in the conflict against the Mythos Cyborgs on Magma Island, where severe injuries during a volcanic eruption led to his presumed death, though he ultimately survived.
During the confrontation with the Underground Empire of Yomi, Jet faced near-fatal circumstances alongside Cyborg 009. In the final battle against Black Ghost’s Demon God Statue, he launched into Earth’s orbit to rescue 009. A fuel failure caused both to plummet back through the atmosphere, where they were believed to have burned up on re-entry—seen only as a shooting star—until the telekinetic intervention of Cyborg 001 saved them at the last second. Both required extensive remodeling by Dr. Gilmore due to critical damage.
Between periods of conflict, Jet attempted to retire to a normal life. He briefly became a professional American football player and later an F-1 racer, as seen in the “Edda” and “The Undersea Pyramid” story arcs. In another retirement period, he worked as a youth counselor in New York, forming a close bond with a local boy named Jimmy and his mother after rescuing her from a fire.
His personality shifted from level-headed and easy-going to increasingly pessimistic and brash, shaped by the trauma of his accidental killing and the relentless cycles of cyborg warfare. He demonstrates fierce loyalty to his fellow cyborgs, often serving as a protective older brother figure, though he is quick to anger and openly critical. His capacity for deep emotional attachment is evident in his grief over fallen comrades.
His relationship with Cyborg 004, Albert Heinrich, grew into a strong bond of mutual trust between two loners. In the narrative of “Chō Ginga Densetsu,” Jet confided in Albert about the pain of his cybernetic existence, while Albert revealed his regret over not dying with his fiancée, Hilda. Jet was visibly distraught and enraged by Albert’s apparent self-sacrifice through detonation, and showed clear relief at his unexpected return.
In other official narratives such as “009 RE:CYBORG,” Jet is shown working for America’s National Security Agency, employing his flight capabilities for missions above 3000 meters. The “Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman” OVA portrays his quick-tempered, brash, and stubborn yet loyal character, highlighting his proficiency in dual-wielding guns—a skill carried over from his gang background. In this story, he fell prey to an illusion cast by the demon Lilith, which manifested a woman from his past.
This woman was Eva Klein, from the manga chapter “The Glacier of Love.” Jet developed strong feelings for her, and her subsequent suicide due to a terminal illness left a lasting traumatic impression on him.
His history traces a path from delinquent to cyborg warrior, defined by personal loss, trauma, and an ongoing struggle with his cybernetic nature. His development unfolds through battles, retirements, and relationships across various manga arcs and animated adaptations.
Subjected to extensive cybernetic experimentation, he was remade into the second model of the 00 Cyborg line. His transformation integrated a specialized flight unit and accelerator within his legs, enabling aerial movement at speeds up to Mach 5. Designed as a lightweight aerial assault unit, these enhancements came at the cost of raw physical strength. His prior experience in street fighting and gang warfare remained his foundation in combat.
After the cyborgs’ rebellion against Black Ghost, aided by Dr. Gilmore, Jet engaged in numerous missions against the organization. In an early battle in Vietnam, an enemy mecha vaporized one of his legs, requiring improvised field repairs. He later fought in the conflict against the Mythos Cyborgs on Magma Island, where severe injuries during a volcanic eruption led to his presumed death, though he ultimately survived.
During the confrontation with the Underground Empire of Yomi, Jet faced near-fatal circumstances alongside Cyborg 009. In the final battle against Black Ghost’s Demon God Statue, he launched into Earth’s orbit to rescue 009. A fuel failure caused both to plummet back through the atmosphere, where they were believed to have burned up on re-entry—seen only as a shooting star—until the telekinetic intervention of Cyborg 001 saved them at the last second. Both required extensive remodeling by Dr. Gilmore due to critical damage.
Between periods of conflict, Jet attempted to retire to a normal life. He briefly became a professional American football player and later an F-1 racer, as seen in the “Edda” and “The Undersea Pyramid” story arcs. In another retirement period, he worked as a youth counselor in New York, forming a close bond with a local boy named Jimmy and his mother after rescuing her from a fire.
His personality shifted from level-headed and easy-going to increasingly pessimistic and brash, shaped by the trauma of his accidental killing and the relentless cycles of cyborg warfare. He demonstrates fierce loyalty to his fellow cyborgs, often serving as a protective older brother figure, though he is quick to anger and openly critical. His capacity for deep emotional attachment is evident in his grief over fallen comrades.
His relationship with Cyborg 004, Albert Heinrich, grew into a strong bond of mutual trust between two loners. In the narrative of “Chō Ginga Densetsu,” Jet confided in Albert about the pain of his cybernetic existence, while Albert revealed his regret over not dying with his fiancée, Hilda. Jet was visibly distraught and enraged by Albert’s apparent self-sacrifice through detonation, and showed clear relief at his unexpected return.
In other official narratives such as “009 RE:CYBORG,” Jet is shown working for America’s National Security Agency, employing his flight capabilities for missions above 3000 meters. The “Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman” OVA portrays his quick-tempered, brash, and stubborn yet loyal character, highlighting his proficiency in dual-wielding guns—a skill carried over from his gang background. In this story, he fell prey to an illusion cast by the demon Lilith, which manifested a woman from his past.
This woman was Eva Klein, from the manga chapter “The Glacier of Love.” Jet developed strong feelings for her, and her subsequent suicide due to a terminal illness left a lasting traumatic impression on him.
His history traces a path from delinquent to cyborg warrior, defined by personal loss, trauma, and an ongoing struggle with his cybernetic nature. His development unfolds through battles, retirements, and relationships across various manga arcs and animated adaptations.