Designated as G-1, Commander Saturn served under Cyrus as one of the top lieutenants in the Team Galactic criminal organisation.He was responsible for stealing the Adamant Orb and enough of the Veilstone Meteorites for the scientists within the group to create the scanner machines needed to track down the Iron Island Ruins and Spear Pillar. He was also the one to steal the Spear Key from the Solaceon Town Ruins.
"Saving the World from Ruins"
Made head of the excavation operation of the ruins of Iron Island, Commander Saturn stayed in the Galactic Headquarters with Cyrus, sending Mars to complete the task himself, whilst he reported his findings to the boss.
Receiving word from Mars that the beam they created at Iron Island was successful at reaching Mt. Coronet,Saturn relayed the information to their boss, adding that the Mountain was producing a powerful energy source of it's own. Suspecting that the peaks of the mountain is the true location of Spear Pillar, Cyrus ordered Saturn to keep the beam at it's full power and put Mars on alert for anyone able to trace their current movements and activities.
Made aware of Ash and his friends efforts to disrupt the operation, Saturn updated Cyrus on the events, seeing the anger on their leader's face at the news. Noting the disruption of the beam's scanning function, he muses that only 60% of the mountainous region had been scanned.
Seething with rage, Cyrus commanded Saturn to order a retreat, making sure to ensure that Mars and the Galactic Grunts would not be followed. Asking if they proceed as planned, he is given the orders to destroy the island and all Pokemon and humans on it.
After the failure to obliterate Iron Island, Cyrus assigned Saturn to complete the excavation of Mt Coronet and search the remaining 40% that had not yet been scanned.
"Gateway to Ruins"Following Cyrus' orders, Saturn took the top scientists in Team Galactic Charon to Mt. Coronet, leading the search for the entrance to Spear Pillar. Growing impatient from the lack of success, he angrily snapped that they needed to hurry up their progress as they were "behind schedule."
He exclaimed furiously that Mt. Coronet was full of old ruins, however none of them were the gateway to Spear Pillar as they sought. He ignored Charon's jibe about not having "patience," folding his arms in disgust.
His annoyance is increased further by the arrival of Ash and his friends, who had accidentally stumbled into the cave whilst returning a Western Shellos back home from the East, remarking that he had to be so lucky that they would meet again in a similar predicament and labelling them as "troublemakers."
Taking them captive, Saturn ordered them to keep quiet and let him continue his work, barking at Charon to ignore the "famous children" and complete their work. He became suspicious after a lone grunt went to deal with the Shellos, demanding to know who he was. Standing silently as Charon explained their plan to the grunt, Saturn warned him to protect the key and not to b careless with it. However the scientist said he did not care about anything other than the benefits to his work and life, so he shouldn't waste his breath.
After the grunt revealed himself to be Looker in disguise, Saturn snarled at him and repeated his question of who he was, realising that the report he had been given about their plans being spied on by an outside presence was being led by the International Police. Ordering them to put away the key and catch Looker, Saturn is momentarily distracted, allowing Team Rocket to get a hold of the item. He summons numerous Golbat to surround the trio, leaving them to be pinned against the wall to investigate a reading behind a wall of the cave.
Gaining hope for the mission, Saturn sent Toxicroak to clear a path using Rock Smash, coldly telling Charon that h had better be correct with his assumptions. Hearing Team Rocket to refuse giving him the key, he ordered the Golbat's to attack and snatch it for themselves, before sending them flying away with a powerful dark pulse.
Seeing the key did not react to the temple, he angrily rounded on Charon, issuing a complete retreat from that part of the mountain. Managing to get out before the tunnel network flooded, they fled in helicopters. He sat in silence, fuming at Charon and his attitude towards the mission.
"Unlocking the Red Chain of Events"
After days of searching for the entrance to Spear Pillar, Saturn and Toxicroak eventually came across the gateway whilst using Rock Smash on the mountains cliff face. Excited by how the silver sphere embedded into the wall reacted to the Spear Key, he reported back to Cyrus with his findings. He was told by the boss to seal of the area and ensure that no one could enter without his say so.Meeting with Cyrus, Mars and Jupiter in the headquarters of the organisation, Saturn reported that the Galactic Bomb had been successfully finished and was ready for deployment. He stood in silently with his fellow lieutenants as Cyrus contacted Pokemon Hunter J to begin capturing the three Lake Guardian Pokemon.
"The Needs of the Three"
Acting as back up for J at Lake Valour, Saturn attack Gary Oak from behind with his Toxicroak, taking the young researcher by surprise. Ordering Gary to leave, he enjoyed the defiance that the former showed, using Toxicroak to strike Umbreon with x-scissor and knocking the Moonlight Pokemon to the ground.
Satisfied with the effects of the Galactic Bomb, Saturn told Gary in a patronising tone the truth behind the weapon, stating that the bomb made from the Veilstone Meteorites that could open a portal through space and bring forth the Lake Guardian Azelf to the real world - instead of just their spirit.
Observing J's assault on Azelf, Saturn barked that Gary should leave the lake and not interfere with his plans. Noticing that J was having trouble capturing the Willpower Pokemon, he sent several Golbat off to assist, having them use supersonic in an attempt to confuse their target.
After Azelf was petrified by J and sealed in a jar on top of a capture plate, Saturn took the frozen Pokemon, only to be startled by Mesprit and Uxie as they appeared to save their fellow Guardian and restore the balance of the world. He watched in awe as both Pokemon fight against J and the Bat Pokemon, using Future Sight just seconds before they both too fall to the Pokemon Hunter. Congratulating her for completing the job, he told her that she had been given her payment as promised.
Turning his back to talk to a grunt, he was horrified to see the effects of Future Sight hit J's ship, causing it to crash into the Lake and explode upon impact. He expressed his fear at the power the Legendary Pokemon had, looking at them with pure loathing. He made his escape with the others in their helicopter, returning to base with their prize.
Bringing them to the laboratory of the Galactic Headquarters, he stood by and watched with pride as Charon placed fragments of the Red Chain into the Guardian Pokemon's foreheads, smiling widely as they fall under Cyrus' control. However their joy turned to surprise as Ash, Dawn and Brock were teleported to the lab by psychic trio's power.
Regaining composure, Saturn chuckled at Croagunk's sudden appearance, telling the Toxic Mouth Pokemon that their evolution was just dying to see them again. They were about to engage in battle when they are all suddenly stopped by Cyrus, who reprimands his lieutenants for fighting, which he had constantly preached was the most harmful "byproduct of the human heart." Understanding the demand, he falls back in line. Saluting to his master's orders of making sure that Ash and his friends did not leave the building, Saturn stayed back to allow his fellow members surround the young trainers.
"The Battle Finale of Legend"
Saturn watched as Pikachu and Piplup used their powers to free the Lake Guardian Pokemon, angrily ordering Toxicroak to use Sludge Bomb and blast back the enemy Pokemon. After their defeat, he tells Cyrus that he will ensure the "children" do not escape, tying them up and bringing them all to the helicopter to take to Spear Pillar.
Keeping hold of the Spear Key, Saturn opened the gateway, allowing the members of Team Galactic to enter the location just moments before the arrival of Cynthia and her Garchomp.
Reaching the alter at the centre of Spear Pillar, Saturn placed the Lustrous Orb in position, helping Cyrus to summon Dialga and Palkia to the world of Pokemon. In awe of the scene in front of him, his mouth hung open as he expressed his shock at seeing Legendary Pokemon being harnessed by powers that had long since been banished to the beginning of time. But before he can say anymore they are set upon by Ash's Pokemon Team, forcing him to dodge a thunder bolt at the last minute. In an attempt to retaliate, Saturn brought out Toxicroak, only for it to be knocked out from a direct attack to the head from Brock's Croagunk before it could even react. Upset by this set back, he is unable to prevent Piplup, Croagunk and Pikachu from freeing destroying the red chain fragments and freeing the Lake Guardians. Although disheartened by the two Pokemon's seeming disappearance, he is overjoyed by their return, adding that no Pokemon could escape from the Red Chain. Prepared to enter the new world with Cyrus, Saturn is hurt and angered by their boss' remark that they would not be going with him as they would "poison my new world", realising that he had been used as a pawn.
Seeing Mars' anguish, he stops her from running after Cyrus through the closing portal, shaking his head at her. Drawing her close in a comforting embrace, all of the assembled trainers look on horror as Dialga and Palkia combine their moves to open a singularity capable of drawing in all the Sinnoh Region and destroy the world.
Following the pacification of Dialga and Palkia, Saturn and the other members of Team Galactic present were arrested by Looker and the International Police, shoved into a van for transporting to prison. Telling Jupiter that Cyrus had left on his own to start his new world, Saturn remarks that this meant that that Team Galactic was now no more.
Appearances:
- "Saving the World from Ruins" (First Appearance of the Season)
- "Gateway to Ruins"
- "Unlocking the Red Chain of Events"
- "The Needs of the Three"
- "The Battle Finale of Legend" (Final Appearance within the Series/ in person)
