Team Rocket
Listed below are biographies of all minor members of Team Rocket, along with short biographies. Their appearances span the anime from almost the very beginning to the present day episodes and movies.
Domino
Basic Information
Episode/movie appeareances: Mewtwo Returns
Appx age: No older than 18, probably closer to 16
Eye/hair color: purple/blonde
Sex: F
Height: Shorter than Brock. Possibly 5'3"/5'4"...
Job status: Elite Officer
Origin of name: Either from the game of dominoes (possibly refering to her two-tone outfit), or from the 'domino mask' that covers the eyes (refering to her 'disguising' her true nature)
Hobbies: Unknown
Likes: Giovanni, power, bossing around the lower ranks, tulips, deception
Dislikes: Screw-ups, people who sully the good name of Team Rocket
Personality
Her true personality remains a mystery. She can be cheerful one moment and all business the next, depending on the situation. She has a quick temper, but can restrain it as the mission calls for. However, when the Boss gets mad at her, she takes it out on lesser agents.
History with Team Rocket
Her past before Team Rocket is almost completely unknown. Just about everything we know about her falls into the other categories on here. One thing to note would be that she claims that Domino is not her real name (she may or may not be lying, however)
Relationships with Other Members
Domino seems to have a very close relationship with the Boss, recieving orders directly from him and mantaining phone communications with him at many times, even things that have little to do with the mission. The closeness is furthered by her attempts to reason with him when she thinks his actions will jeopardize his own goal; not many people could talk back to him and get away with it
Abilities
She has no Pokémon, however she hardly needs them. She is an excellent fighter, although her choice of weapon--an electrically-charged 'tulip'--surely raises a few eyebrows. She demonstrates an excellent sense of balance (which contradicts itself later in the film for some unknown reason) and advanced gymnastic skills.
Bashou and Buson
Basic Information
Episode/movie appeareances: Raikou: Legend of Thunder
Appx age: They both appear to be in their mid to late 20s.
Eye/hair color: Bashou: blue/Gunmetal grey Buson: unknown(he wears sunglasses)/blonde
Sex: Both are male
Height: Buson is about six inches taller than Bashou. Bashou seems to be of average height (the reference would be the normal height in the show) or he may be a little shorter.
Job status: They bot hseem to be high-ranking officers. Their silver uniforms denote a rank that, through experience, seems to be just below that of the Elite Officer. However, this has yet to be verified and may just be fanon.
Origin of name: Matsuo Bashou and Yosa Buson considered some of the greatest haiku poets in history. Buson was also a distinguished artist in the Bujinga style. As they both flourished during the Edo and Tokugawa eras, some have suspected that both were also ninja employed by the administration. This may be a reason why these names were chosen for criminals.
Hobbies: Unknown
Likes: Each other. Aside from fanon rumors there is no real evidence if this is a platonic like or otherwise
Dislikes: Those who do nothing but complain and do-gooders
Personality
Both seem somewhat set in their rank, and approach missions casually. They seem to be keep their cool even when they lose. Even in these situations, they beat a calm retreat. Between the two of them, Bashou is the more dominant and masculine partner, while Buson is the more effeminate and subservient partner. Buson doesn't object, or show any signs of aggravation over this role. There has only been one particular event where Buson has lost his temper; this was when the duo find that Marina has called for help. He yells through her Poké Gear (causing Jun'ichi and Kenta on the other end to nearly fall over) before smashing it.
History
No recorded history. But, from their body language and the familiarity of the behavior towards each other shows that they do have history together.
Relationships with other members
They take mission orders from Dr. Shiranui, but it is implied that they have never met him before.
Arsenal and Abilities
In addition to the Crystal System, they control a small shuttlecraft, and a mech with a pecular manner of walking. Some call it the "Chicken Walker" (Chicken Walker is also the name given to bipedal mechs. most notably given to the AT-ST of Star Wars fame.) but there is nothing to suggest that this is the official name. As for the actual pokemon carried by the two, Bashou has a Steelix and Buson has a Skarmory and a Muk.
Vicious
Basic Information
Episode/Movie Appearances: Celebi: A Timeless Encounter
Appx age: late 20s to early 30s.
Eye/Hair color: Unknown (pupils are drawn too small to tell)/Black or Brown depending on animation's lighting.
Height: Quite tall by the standards of the anime. An approximation might land his height around 6'6".
Job status: Elite Officer
Origin of Name: A short definition for the word 'vicious' is "Having the nature of vice; evil, immoral, or depraved". Bishasu is often wrongly used by fans as a transliteration, but these days it is more commonly used to differentiate him from Cowboy Bebop's Vicious. On an added note Bishasu is probably the literal sounding it's Hiragana or Katakana as compared to Vicious which might be the actual meaning.
Hobbies: None listed.
Likes: Power and control.
Hates: a state of powerlessness, weakness, and those who get in his way.
Personality
Vicious is known to be heartless, cruel, and above all he is egocentric. He values his life though. At the end of A Timeless Encounter when he finds himself overpowered , he begs for his life. While it is possible that he had actually repented, this might also have been a ploy to save his life. Showing quite sneaky and subtle side of Vicious in this example.
History
Not much is known about him except he he has quite a reputation within Team Rocket. Jesse, James, and Meowth all recognize him and immediately start kowtowing shamelessly.
Relationships with other members
None seen aside from his hatred of Giovanni. This hatred can either be a personal hatred stemming from problems that might have taken place off-screen. Or it could be just a hatred of having to answer to a higher up. His egocentric power-hungry nature also strengthens this theory. The hatred that he feels towards Giovanni is strong no matter what the reasoning behind it.
Arsenal and Abilities
He's obviously skilled at hand-to-hand combat, even if he doesn't have the best balance. His primary combat relies on Pokémon that are brainwashed by his Dark Balls (it is not known if his Sneasel and Scizor were victim to this, but his Tyranitar certainly was). The origin and technology behind these Dark Balls is unknown. Whether they are Rocket technology is also suspect because nobody else seems to use them. The only quality know about this item is that they make the target creature extremely loyal to Vicious, to the point of forgetting itself and attacking without regard to previous friendships and loyalties.
Onna Boss
Basic Information
Episode/movie appearances: Birth of Mewtwo (CD drama)
Approx. age: Probably late 50s at the time.
Eye/hair color: Unknown, for both.
Height: Unknown
Job status: Team Rocket ranks#Boss
Origin of name: No name is ever given for her; she is only identified as 'woman Boss'. Her popular fanon name is "Madame Boss".
Hobbies: Making money
Likes: Money, power, etc.
Hates: Her son Giovanni
Personality
Certainly not as smart as her son, Giovanni. This can be based upon numerous facts, including hearing a recording proving the existance of Mew, a creature that could bring her Team great power and fortune. She responds with the quip, "Can we make a CD out of it?" Her primary focus seems to be on making money. However, she is an effective enough Boss of the rockets and does not show true ineptitude at her job.
History with Team Rocket
Not known.
Relationships with other members
As Rocket Boss, she commands an army. She gives direction to Miyamoto personally, and speaks of her 'brat boy' Giovanni. Going strictly by the timeline presented by the CD drama, he would have had to be at least in his 20s at the time she said that, which proves her relationship with him to be at best extremely hostile.
Arsenal and Abilities
Team Rocket is at her disposal. Not much more is needed, is it?
Tatsumi
Basic stats:
episode/movie appearances: appx age: mid to late 30s eye/hair color: brown/reddish-brown height: job status: He has the same silver uniform as Bashou and Buson, so he'd be the same rank as them. Whatever that is. origin of name: hobbies: unknown likes: unknown hates: Lance
Personality: Somewhat coarse, but not overly rude. A reserved opportunist, he grabs the three most useless agents he can find (Jesse, James, and Meowth, of course) and tricks them into the most dangerous job by giving them free food. He also has a thing for making bad jokes off and on.
History: Unknown. It is presumed by many fans that he may be Oak's long-lost son, due to a striking resemblance to both the Professor and Gary, but this, sadly, remains only fanon.
Relationships with other members: Leads the aquisition team for Shiranui's 'evolution enducement' experiment
Arsenal and Abilities: Has a pair of experienced Fearows, and is in command of a small batallion.
Rocket scout
Basic stats:
episode/movie appearances: "Dues and Don'ts" appx age: Old. Probably at least late 60s. eye/hair color: Honestly, I can't remember if she ever opened her eyes!/reddish-orange height: Short. I'm guessing around 4 feet. job status: Talent Scout origin of name: No name given hobbies: Unknown likes: Delibird, her job hates: Unknown
Personality: Cheerful.
History: None given.
Relationships with other members: Re-recruits Jesse, James, and Meowth back into the Team when they find out their membership has lapsed.
Arsenal and Abilities: She has a Delibird, but it seems to belong more to the Team than to her, as it follows JJ&M to collect the money they owe.
Wendy
Basic stats:
episode/movie appearances: "Dues and Don'ts" appx age: Around Jesse's age eye/hair color: brown/green height: job status: Personel Affairs origin of name: hobbies: Revenge likes: Revenge, holding a grudge, smoothies hates: Jesse
Personality: Vengeful.
History: Years ago, she and Jesse trained together. One day, they were working out and got a drink at the Rocket cafe. Jesse downed Wendy's drink and said "I'll pay you back someday". Wendy never forgot this, and holds a constant grudge. (I'm just wondering how the heck much that drink COST...)
Relationships with other members: *HATES* Jesse. Refers to Giovanni as 'Master'.
Arsenal and Abilities: The only thing we really see her do is add an item (the aforementioned drink) to Jesse's bill.
Fuji
Basic stats:
episode/movie appearances: appx age: late 30s/early 40s eye/hair color: ?/brown height: job status: researcher origin of name: Possibly from Mt. Fuji hobbies: unknown likes: his daughter, science hates: unknown
Personality: Obsessive
History: After his daugher Ai was killed (I've heard it was in a car accident, but I can't seem to confirm this), he devoted his life to trying to bring her back through cloning. His wife was fed up with his obsession and left him, and still he worked. Eventually, his studies gained Giovanni's attention, who said he would fund Fuji's project if Fuji also cloned the legendary Mew. This, as you know, resulted in Mewtwo, who blew up the lab shortly after gaining sentience, killing everyone therein (including Fuji.) Wow, a character bio where we actually get to the end. Interesting.
Relationships with other members:
Arsenal and Abilities: In charge of a team of scientists. Whether or not they were his team before he was hired by the Rockets, or if they were provided by the team, remains to be seen. And given their shared fate, we're unlikely to find out.
Nanba
Basic stats:
episode/movie appearances: Lugia saga appx age: probably early 60s eye/hair color: ?/orange height: short job status: researcher origin of name: unknown hobbies: unknown likes: fish sticks hates: not getting his lunch, people who mess up his name
Personality:
History: Unknown
Relationships with other members: Orders a cadre of scientists and agents
Arsenal and Abilities:
Shiranui
Basic stats:
episode/movie appearances: appx age: late 40s/early 50s eye/hair color: unknown/black with a grey streak height: Rather short, probably around 5'6" or 5'7" job status: Scientist origin of name: I have heard tell of a ninja clan named Shiranui...if this is where his name comes from, it most likely indicates that he's more dangerous than he seems hobbies: Unknown likes: hates:
Personality: He remains calm, with an even tone to his voice, no matter what happens. However, this may be due to only seeing him in times of scientific triumph. If he would act different during a crisis remains to be seen.
History: Unknown
Relationships with other members: He gives commands to Bashou and Buson, and works with Tyson. Given that those three seem to be in the same rank, he may work with that rank frequently.
Arsenal and Abilities: He is in charge of a sizeable crew of scientists, and they seem to work on a variety of things. The two things we see him responsable for are a beam that forces pokémon to evolve, and a 'crystal system' that traps electricity and electric-types with their own power.
