Peter Pilaf was a model student who was active in several student organizations. He was picked on by other students at Francis Bacon High School for his nerdy activities. He eventually snapped when the fire-writing in the sky appeared. Peter attempted to hold students hostage, but Tony Chu infiltrated the school and knocked him out.
He became a suspect and was tried for murder since his astronomy club had sent letters and recipes to Fisher-Okroshka International Space Station right before its explosion. Peter pleaded innocence but he was not believed.