Bob Develin
Bob Develin, also known as the Investigator, was the Deputy Scientific Controller of Universal Engineering Incorporated.
Biography
Early life
Bob Develin was born in Sydney, Australia in 2022, with his father being Professor James Develin. He was educated at Geelong Grammar School, and won a scholarship to Cambridge, where he got degrees in Space engineering, computer mechanics, and physics.
He spent a further period in Harvard University, studying astro-physics, before becoming the Head of Science Research at Istanbul University. (PROSE: The Investigator [+]Loading...["The Investigator (TV21 short story)"])
At U.E.I.
In 2047, Develin joined Universal Engineering Incorporated as their Deputy Scientific Controller, before soon becoming a company director and "experimental overlord". During his time here, he became known as "the Investigator" and earned a reputation as the U.E.I.'s trouble-shooter. Develin's job was to iron out problems on U.E.I. products, such as a Fireflash airliner crashing, or installing atomic power stations on Saturn. (PROSE: The Investigator [+]Loading...["The Investigator (TV21 short story)"])
Behind the scenes
Bob Develin is the titular character in The Investigator.
