Edison, also designated as Punk-03 (PUNK-03（パンク スリー）, Panku-Surī^?), is one of the six satellites of Dr. Vegapunk, embodying his aspect of "thinking".^[3]

He is a major companion and ally to the Straw Hat Pirates during the Egghead Arc.

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What role does Edison play in the Egghead Arc of One Piece?

Edison, one of Dr. Vegapunk's six satellites, is a key figure in One Piece's Egghead Arc. Representing Vegapunk's 'thinking' aspect, he allies with the Straw Hat Pirates. He first meets the Pirates in Vegapunk's lab, leading them into a battle against the Seraphim S-Shark. Despite this, Edison frequently diverts his attention to new invention ideas, stepping aside to develop and test them.

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How does Edison's design embody Dr. Vegapunk's aspect of 'thinking'?

Edison, a satellite of Dr. Vegapunk, represents the scientist's 'thinking' aspect. He is a small mechanical entity, constantly engaged in devising new invention ideas and conducting experiments. Edison's main responsibility is to conceive and detail new inventions, contributing significantly to Vegapunk's technological advancements. He is characterized by his wisdom and thoughtfulness, despite occasional anger at others' misuse of his technology.

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How does Edison's size compare to a young child in One Piece?

In One Piece, Edison is as tall as a young child. His distinctive features include a football-shaped head with rabbit ear-like appendages, bulging eyes, and metallic fingers. He wears a jacket with the kanji for 'idea' on the right breast. Despite his small size, he is slightly taller than Sanji, who stands at 5'11.

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Appearance

Edison is a small mechanical creature, being similar in size to a young child. His head is shaped like an American football with two appendages on top of it resembling rabbit ears or a power plug and eyes bulging out of an opening in the front; the number 03 is branded on his forehead. Over his body, Edison wears a jacket that is green on the left side and white on the right; the kanji for "idea" (想, sō^?) is printed on the right breast, and the left side has a pattern resembling a spear. Edison possesses metallic fingers, thin rod-like legs, and blocky feet.^[1]

After the Egghead Incident, Edison rebuilt his damaged body and combined it with parts from other Satellites: his own head, Shaka's torso and legs, Atlas' left arm, and Pythagoras' right arm.^[4]

Gallery

Edison's color scheme in the manga.

Edison's anime concept art.

Edison's appearance in the Digitally Colored Manga.

The combined Vegapunks' rebuilt body.

Personality

Being designated the "thinking" satellite of Vegapunk, Edison is extremely energetic and constantly busy plotting new invention ideas and running experiments. This behavior even continues should dangerous situations arise, or danger be imminent as Edison was coming up with ideas when CP0 arrived at the Labophase to start their assassination on all Vegapunks. He frequently interjects with "Eureka!" whenever having an idea. Edison was shown to be taken aback toward Lilith's violent tendencies and threats.^[1]

Edison also seems to care for Vegapunk's allies, as Edison was worried that Stussy would become a target of the World Government should her true allegiance towards Vegapunk become known to the World Government and initially was unsure to contact her when CP0 came close to eliminate all Vegapunks. Edison would later tell Stussy to escape with the Straw Hat Pirates, encouraging her to live after the Stella died.

Relationships

Satellites

While Vegapunk's satellites all refer to themselves as Vegapunk, they each exemplify only one portion of Vegapunk's personality, and all have their own wills and desires and are therefore effectively six unique people. While this normally is not an issue as Vegapunk is supposed to synchronize his brain with all of his satellites via Punk Records, York decided to betray Vegapunk and her fellow satellites in an effort to become a World Noble. Once her treachery was revealed, she was effectively treated as an enemy by Vegapunk and the other satellites. Edison foils York's plans by making the Punk Records float away from the rest of the Island.^[5]

Following the Egghead Incident, Edison and the other Satellites shown their disdain for York and agree to destroy all of York's spare parts so that she will not be revived, if she gets killed. He seems to have a good relationship with the other satellites otherwise, as he let the three destroyed satellites' consciousnesses live in his rebuilt body.

Abilities and Powers

Being a satellite of Vegapunk, Edison has been a contributor to the genius scientist's numerous technological developments,^[3] appearing to be primarily responsible for conceiving and mapping out details for new inventions.^[1]

Equipment

Edison wears a jetpack on his back, allowing him to fly and hover in the air.^[1]

History

Past

During a visit to Mary Geoise, as a memory of Vegapunk, Edison experienced the cruelty of the World Nobles.^[6]

Final Saga

Egghead Arc

Edison was in a control room with Lilith and Pythagoras, monitoring S-Shark as it battled against some members of the Straw Hat Pirates. However, Edison repeatedly got distracted by new invention ideas and stepped away to plot and test them.^[1][7] Edison later proclaimed to have an idea when CP0 blocked off all exits. When Vegapunk contacted a secret ally of theirs, Stussy, Edison worried about her unsafe future since aiding them would make her a target for the World Government but was also relieved since her aid would make their escape easier than before.^[8] When the Seraphim later went to the Labophase on their own after CP0 arrived there, Edison alongside Lilith made their way outside to try to take over the authority over the Seraphim,^[9] and Edison later successfully made them stop attacking the Labophase after Rob Lucci and Kaku were subdued by Stussy.^[10]

Edison later joined the Straw Hats, Stussy, and the other satellites in the control room to start their search for the main Vegapunk after commenting on how they were able to repair Atlas.^[11]

Edison partnered up with Brook and Nami to look for the Stella. In Tower A, Floor 3, as they looked around, Nami was sidetracked by diamonds and filled a backpack with them. Edison reminded her that their mission was to find Stella, so she set the backpack down for later. When Edison informed her that the diamonds were manmade, Nami became more marveled at the potential fortune.^[12] Later, S-Shark attacked and knocked out Edison.^[13] Nami later held him in her arms, telling him to "hang in there." ^[14] Edison later rejoined the rest of the surviving satellites, Vegapunk, and the Straw Hats after they had captured the traitor York, though his prior injuries had not been repaired. Despite his injured state, he along with Vegapunk and Atlas, attempted to crack the code that York placed on the Frontier Dome,^[15] being able to crack it successfully, much to York's annoyance. Edison was later horrified when Kizaru suddenly showed up in the Control Room and got more surprised when he saw a giant Luffy grabbing Kizaru.^[16] When Vegapunk and Atlas traveled to the Fabiriophase, Edison stayed behind and opened up the Frontier Dome for them.^[17] Edison regrouped with Nami, Usopp, Robin, and Chopper, where he was worried about the state of Vegapunk.^[18] Edison, along with Nami, Usopp, and Chopper, spotted the Giant Warrior Pirates, noting how they were attacking the Marine ships, and realized they must have heard the news of the incident on Egghead and came to help.^[19] Afterward, Edison and the others caught wind of Vegapunk's prerecorded message being signaled across the island.^[20]

Nami questioned Edison on why they were going to leave Stussy behind, and he explained there was no choice since the Frontier Dome needed to go down the instant the Thousand Sunny attempted to flee, and it was Stussy's own choice to stay behind and deactivate it from the Command Tower. As such, the only thing they could do for her efforts now would be to escape. Robin asked how they could cover the distance needed to avoid crashing without the Vegaforce-01 carrying them, and Edison admitted he too did not know himself. Usopp then informed the group that he finished loading up the Coup de Burst, and they could take off once Zoro and Jinbe arrived, but if they did not make it, they would have to improvise to escape, prompting Edison to call the crew rowdy. Edison then told everyone he had always loved the theory that miracles happen because guts triumphed over everything, and as such, he decided to test for himself if they could make the jump by flying through the Frontier Dome, telling them to trust in him.^[21]

Edison managed to succeed in passing through the Frontier Dome but was seriously injured as a result. He extended the island's clouds for the Straw Hats' ship to land into the sea and hoped to himself that the Straw Hats would escape without the marines catching them.^[22] Edison contacted Stussy and told her to drop the barrier and escape since the Frontier Dome had not stopped the Five Elders from passing through. Although pleased that the Straw Hats would escape as Stella had wished, Stussy confessed that she had no one to live for with Vegapunk dead.^[23] Once Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro severed the lower half of the Labophase, Edison was no longer able to extend the clouds for the Straw Hats. He informed Stussy of what had happened and told her to run, so she asked for permission to free Kaku, whom she guaranteed would not cause trouble for the Straw Hats. Edison apologized for getting her involved and blowing her cover, knowing she did not want to turn against her friends from Cipher Pol. He granted her permission while also telling her to survive.^[24]

Afterwards, Edison desynchronized from Punk Records,^[25] hiding his survival from York. He later set the Cloud Plant to create copious floating Island Clouds and then made his way back up to the Labophase. When York realized what he was plotting, she fired at the anti-gravity device that linked Punk Records to the Labophase in order to minimize her losses. As Punk Records rose higher into the sky, Edison rebuilt his body with spare parts of the destroyed Satellites while discussing the situation with them. He admitted to Pythagoros that while York still has access to Punk Records, it was better than letting her have the real thing. Atlas suggested throwing out York's parts, with which Edison agreed. The combined Vegapunk then contacted Haredas, who was shocked to hear that he was alive.^[4]

Other Appearances

Video Games

Playable Appearance

• One Piece Treasure Cruise

Early Concepts

Edison's design changed wildly throughout his development. His appearance ranged from a bulkier robot with "VEGA" on the front, to a taller robot with a mustache.^[2]

Trivia

• Edison's name may be based on Thomas Edison, an American inventor who is well-known for inventing the first practical light bulb, gramophone, and the motion picture camera.
  • Edison's name may also be based on Edison, the name of one of the Earth moon's craters named after the real-world inventor. This trait is shared with fellow satellites Pythagoras and Atlas.
• Edison has a tendency to shout "Eureka!", a famous interjection commonly associated with celebrating an invention or discovery. This is most famously attributed to the Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher Archimedes.
• Edison's favorite foods are pie and coffee, though he lets York eat most of his meals.^[2]

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