Professor Topolov, originally named Professor Toporo, hails from the planet Myrus and serves as an intellectual mentor wielding guidance and authority. His influence shapes the destinies of the Flower sisters and the artificial star Myrus. Following Jane Flower's death, he directs Cobra to release her body into space according to Myrus traditions, then commands him to locate her sister Dominique and the resistance faction Snow Guerrillas. This directive propels Cobra into the next phase of his mission. Topolov possesses pivotal knowledge to thwart the Pirate Guild's schemes for Myrus, cementing his role as a strategic linchpin in the conflict. His background and motivations remain defined solely by his ties to Myrus and the Flower sisters. His character arc unfolds exclusively within the film's events, without expansion in other franchise media. He functions primarily as a catalyst, igniting Cobra's confrontation with the Pirate Guild over the artificial star.