Paeton Chief of Staff

The New Chief of Staff

After Gigas' downfall, he became the new Chief of Staff and took on the role of dispatching assassins on the orders of Pope Ares. He fawns over the strong and acts high-handedly toward the weak.

Trivia

  • Paeton is an anime-original character and does not appear in the original manga.
  • Selected as Chief of Staff after Gigas' downfall, but depicted suffering as assassins are defeated one after another.
  • Possesses not only strategist abilities but also combat skills, wielding his fists himself.
  • Engaged in a fierce battle with Shaina, ended in a mutual incapacitation, and went missing afterward.
  • Although in the position of dispatching assassins, midway he gave up on defeating Seiya and others by force and shifted to support strategies.

Alternate names

Paeton Chief of Staff Paeton New Chief of Staff

Tags

Saint Seiya Anime Original Chief of Staff Silver Saint Assassin Gigas Successor Strategist Assassin Dispatcher Behind-the-Scenes Political Strategy

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A man wearing Silver Saint armor with an intimidating appearance. In the story, he wears armor and shows a martial side by wielding his fists.
Iconic items
  • Silver Saint Cloth
  • Armor

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Dominant
Detailed personality
He has a cunning side, fawning over the strong and acting high-handedly toward the weak. Nominally the command center as Chief of Staff, his actions are accompanied by anguish and anxiety.
Keywords
  • Cunning
  • Arrogant
  • Dominant
  • Conspirator
  • Schemer
  • Tormented
  • Disdain for the Weak
  • Loyal to Orders
Talents
  • Negotiation
  • Strategy Planning
  • Command Ability
Skills
  • Martial Combat
  • Scheme Execution
  • Organization Management
Motivation
To meet Pope Ares' expectations by seizing the Cloths and eliminating Saint Seiya and his allies.

History

Backstory
Following the downfall of Gigas, the Chief of Staff under Pope Ares, Paeton, his aide, was promoted. He dispatched Silver Saints as assassins and intervened in the Galaxy War. However, the assassins were defeated one after another. Despite attempts to regain Pope Ares' trust, he faced repeated failures and anguish. Afterward, he shifted from dispatching assassins to using collaborators and behind-the-scenes strategies.
Debut date
October 11, 1987
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
TV Anime Episodes Around 20

Promotion to Chief of Staff After Gigas' Downfall

Significant event
Promotion to Chief of Staff After Gigas' Downfall
Description
Promoted from Gigas' aide to new Chief of Staff on Pope Ares' orders.

Dispatch of Assassins and Failures

Significant event
Dispatch of Assassins and Failures
Description
Repeatedly dispatched Silver Saints and private Saint Fighters, but they were defeated by Seiya and others.

Shaina and Others' Assassination Plan

Significant event
Shaina and Others' Assassination Plan
Description
To regain trust, selected Shaina, Algol, and Spartan as assassins. However, it ended in failure again.

Attack on Marin and Confrontation with Shaina

Significant event
Attack on Marin and Confrontation with Shaina
Description
Attempted to assault Marin to obtain information on a shortcut to the Pope's chamber using his ability, but Shaina intervened, causing damage and rendering him incapacitated.

Missing Thereafter

Significant event
Missing Thereafter
Description
Lost his ability due to Shaina's intervention, was taken away by Marin, and his whereabouts remain unknown afterward.

Relationships

Gigas

Mentor

Succeeded the position as Chief of Staff

Pope Ares

Master

Received orders to dispatch assassins and suffered in anguish

Shaina

Rival

Intervened in the Marin assault and engaged in combat

Algol

Ally

Dispatched together as assassins to eliminate Seiya

Spartan

Ally

Collaborator dispatched as an assassin similarly

Sanctuary

Sanctuary: strategist

Under Pope Ares

Under Pope Ares: strategist

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Anime / Supporting

1986-1989 TV Series

Voice cast and creators

Yuhiko Kakegawa

Voice actor
Yuhiko Kakegawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Toei Animation

Creator name
Toei Animation
Role
Animation studio

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