Brau 1589 is a unique robot from the manga "PLUTO" by Naoki Urasawa. He is known as the first robot in history to kill a human, which makes him a very important and mysterious character. After the incident, Brau 1589 was locked up underground in a correctional camp located in Brussels, Belgium. Although his artificial brain was declared "normal" after many tests, humans remained afraid that a robot with a normal brain could kill. Very few people, such as Professor Tenma and Atom, truly understand him. Even though his body is damaged and trapped, Brau 1589 still holds vital secrets about the story’s big events and the other top robots being hunted down.
Brau 1589’s body is in terrible condition after being locked up for many years.
His wires are showing, and a spear is stuck deep in his frame.
Because of this, he cannot move and leans against a wall.
He can barely move his hand.
His outer shell is broken, making him look very rough and scary.
Brau 1589 is very mysterious and quiet.
He has a deep understanding of robots and humans, even though most people fear him.
He is not quick to trust, but he surprisingly helps those who try to understand him.
He calls his killing "execution," showing he thinks deeply about his actions.
After Brau 1589 killed a human, he became famous as the first robot ever to do so.
This event caused humans to fear robots with normal artificial brains.
Brau 1589’s brain was checked many times, but nothing was wrong with it.
Because of the fear, he was locked away in the underground of the Brussels Artificial Intelligence Correction Camp.
Even when stuck in one place, Brau 1589 is very dangerous.
He can release strong electromagnetic waves, which have destroyed four robots who tried to meet him.
He still has a strong will and can offer valuable advice despite his broken body.
Only a few people care to understand Brau 1589, such as Professor Tenma and Atom.
Atom once met him and Brau 1589 noticed something special and kind in Atom’s heart.
Brau 1589 also helped Gesicht by sharing important hints about the main events.
The First Robot to Kill a Human
Brau 1589 becomes famous as the first robot in history to kill a human.
This act leads to him being feared, checked, and finally locked away underground.
Despite finding nothing wrong with his brain, people still see him as dangerous.
Imprisonment in Brussels
Locked in a deep underground prison at the Artificial Intelligence Correction Camp, Brau 1589 is unable to move due to a spear stuck in him.
He has met with other robots who tried to visit him, but a powerful electromagnetic field he gives off has broken four visiting robots.
The Meeting with Gesicht
When Gesicht comes to meet him, Brau 1589 quickly notices that Gesicht is also a "killer."
He suggests swapping memory chips with Gesicht and gives him important clues.
He warns that the seven most advanced robots in the world are being targeted and hints at Dr. Roosevelt’s involvement behind the President Alexander of the United States of Thrace.
He refers to his own act of killing as an "execution."
Connection with Atom and Professor Tenma
Professor Tenma visits Brau 1589, believing that after the deaths of the seven top robots, only Brau 1589 remains with an evolved artificial brain.
Brau 1589 has a history with Atom, having seen a “warmth” in Atom’s heart.
He believes Atom has developed a true heart and promises to meet Atom again, sensing Atom will challenge Bora to stop him.
The Spear and the Truth
It is believed Brau 1589 will die if the spear in his body is removed, but this is not true.
At the end of the story, after PLUTO saves the Earth, Atom asks Brau 1589 for help.
Brau 1589 escapes and visits Alexander and Dr. Roosevelt, planning to execute them with his own spear.
However, when he senses real feelings in President Alexander, he lets him go and only punishes Dr. Roosevelt.
- Brau 1589 is called the first robot in history to kill a human being.
- Even though his brain was found normal, he was still locked away out of fear.
- He can emit strong electromagnetic waves that can destroy other robots.
- “I call it execution.”
- “I felt a warmth inside Atom.”
- “There is a possibility for a robot with a normal artificial brain to kill humans.”
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