TV Special
Description
The Conductor operates the interstellar train Galaxy Express 999. His high-pressure gaseous biology renders him invisible without specialized attire, necessitating constant wear of a dark blue uniform. This ensemble—a double-buttoned jacket, cloak, pants, seasonal gloves, and a cap bearing a driving wheel badge—prevents gas leakage and shields his light-sensitive eyes. Only shadow-obscured facial contours and distinctive yellow eyes remain visible.
Strict adherence to Galaxy Railways regulations defines his professional conduct. He prioritizes passenger safety and timely departures, enforcing rules rigorously—even ejecting stowaways into space—and holds himself accountable, stating he would "drown himself in space" for neglecting duties. Despite this rigidity, he makes situational exceptions, such as permitting an orphaned infant aboard despite violations.
Beneath his formal demeanor lies intellectual depth and compassion. He customarily addresses female passengers as "Female," a tribute to his departed lover, Marvelous, from his homeworld. Their shared dreams ended in estrangement before she later reunited with him aboard the 999 disguised as a middle-aged woman, an encounter with lasting emotional impact. He shares mutual trust and professional discretion regarding undisclosed missions with regular passenger Maetel, though rare composure lapses occur, such as accidental exposure to her nudity during crises.
Initial interactions with protagonist Tetsuro Hoshino reflected conflict between rules and emotion, exemplified by disposing of android Claire's remains against Tetsuro's objections. However, the Conductor later permitted retention of Claire's core component, signaling evolving flexibility. Their dynamic progressed from formal "passenger" designation to reciprocal friendship, evidenced by using Tetsuro's name and violating protocols for his benefit—including planet renaming requests and intervention against personality overwriting.
Attachment extends to the 999 itself, manifesting as resistance during hijacking attempts. He offers post-destination assistance when deeply moved, aiding Tetsuro during critical junctures. His origins remain deliberately obscured, with no verified name, homeworld (though unofficially cited as the "Visage of Memories"), or physical history available to associates, persisting despite prolonged relationships.
Strict adherence to Galaxy Railways regulations defines his professional conduct. He prioritizes passenger safety and timely departures, enforcing rules rigorously—even ejecting stowaways into space—and holds himself accountable, stating he would "drown himself in space" for neglecting duties. Despite this rigidity, he makes situational exceptions, such as permitting an orphaned infant aboard despite violations.
Beneath his formal demeanor lies intellectual depth and compassion. He customarily addresses female passengers as "Female," a tribute to his departed lover, Marvelous, from his homeworld. Their shared dreams ended in estrangement before she later reunited with him aboard the 999 disguised as a middle-aged woman, an encounter with lasting emotional impact. He shares mutual trust and professional discretion regarding undisclosed missions with regular passenger Maetel, though rare composure lapses occur, such as accidental exposure to her nudity during crises.
Initial interactions with protagonist Tetsuro Hoshino reflected conflict between rules and emotion, exemplified by disposing of android Claire's remains against Tetsuro's objections. However, the Conductor later permitted retention of Claire's core component, signaling evolving flexibility. Their dynamic progressed from formal "passenger" designation to reciprocal friendship, evidenced by using Tetsuro's name and violating protocols for his benefit—including planet renaming requests and intervention against personality overwriting.
Attachment extends to the 999 itself, manifesting as resistance during hijacking attempts. He offers post-destination assistance when deeply moved, aiding Tetsuro during critical junctures. His origins remain deliberately obscured, with no verified name, homeworld (though unofficially cited as the "Visage of Memories"), or physical history available to associates, persisting despite prolonged relationships.