The overall head of the Space Navy, Adisa is a tall, African-American gentleman. He tends to be grumpy and suffers from stress and anxiety. Adisa likes to drink Rooibos tea, one of his calming mechanisms. Has no love for president Chang and sees Trenchard as an annoyance, rather than a hero.

(B)

Bailey - "Cookie" - P.O.

The head chef on the Might of Fortitude. He loves biscuits, so was nicknamed the "Cookie Monster".

Bannister - Matthew - "Yuni" - A.S.

Dropship 2 - 4th Squad - MOF - OMNI-Bot operator

Bannister gained the nickname "Yuni" by a complicated series of nicknames, starting with "Matthew - no nuts" (which was written on his medical report as he is allergic to peanuts). He is from the U.K. on Earth.

Bird - Paul - Captain

Bird taught Trenchard at the Berlin Academy and then fought alongside him on Mars. He issued Trenchard his dolphins when Trenchard was posted to the Might of Fortitude. A fierce fighter, a big eater and a rowdy drunk.

Trenchard elbowed his way to the front of the crowd, where his suspicions were confirmed. Sitting at the table, with chilli sauce running down a napkin that was stuffed into his shirt collar, was a mighty man. He wasn’t what you would call fat, but the man had a frame like an oak barrel. He was easily as tall as Captain Collins and broad with it. He had a jolly face with piercing dark eyes and his hair was shaved either side and then plaited into a long ponytail at the back.

Bob

The erratic A.I. of the Kalpesh Vayu. Bob was given his name and his appalling Scottish accent by Aska Saito. Recently, he has shown the first signs of computer senility. He is programmed to protect Saito at all costs, but he does have a rather sentimental side and is prone to sulking.

Bowman-Smith - D. J. - Captain

A friend of Trenchard's from Mars, she was part of the Westerhope mission. She is a specialist in crossbow and sniper rifle. She has a liking for chocolate biscuits. She becomes the Captain of her own ship, the "Mother of Destruction".

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Carter - Ben

Brought up in the slums surrounding Star-spires, this hapless eighteen year old is taught by Max Fisher at the academy on Cairn. He has a love for the paranormal and regularly contributes to Chorlton and Wheeler's "Reality Check" podcast. Overweight and more than a little clumsy, he was never going to make the best trooper. After leaving the navy, he became a security guard on planet Harbour in the North Star II system.

Chang - Deng - President of the United Worlds

Scheming President of the United Worlds, Deng Chang is a short, Chinese, irritable man. He is vicious, underhanded and sexist. Balding with a pencil moustache, he has a liking for brandy and cigars and all things antique. A narcissist with a massive ego, he named Chang Island after himself. He was responsible for the governing of Mars during the Belatu-Cadros uprising. A power-crazed, military dictator, with dreams of ultimate power and control. "Unity by strength!"

Chaplin - Elaine

Elaine Chaplin is a dark-haired scientific and medical assistant to Claude Papaver. She habitually wears a red lab coat. Outwardly friendly, she can be hard nosed and knows what she wants and how to get it. Brought in to the team working on the "Sentinel" project by Claude Papaver, she became involved in the development of the "Providence chip" and assisted in the first "bio-plug" operation. She ultimately specialised in the bio-engineering of several prototype specimens at Pap-Corp's secret laboratory complex.

Chertok - Boris - Lt.

Squad Leader - Dropship 1 - 2nd Squad - MOF

This Russian trooper is a family man who has a wife called Alexandra (his "little rabbit") and new baby daughter (Iskra). He often quotes, "In Russia, we have a saying", followed by his sage (but not always useful) advice. Like many of his fellow countrymen, he drinks his Vodka straight. He is a technical specialist and frequently helps Captain Trenchard with surveillance and computer issues.

Chrichton - Bruce (Sickbag)

"Sickbag" meets Trenchard at the Berlin Academy on Earth. He became nicknamed "Sickbag" after an unfortunate incident while zero-gee training aboard the "vomit comet". Later, he is posted to the top-secret Pap-Corp facility, "Hades" base.

Ciaputa - Constantine - Commodore - Hand of Valour

Ciaputa is a jobs-worth, middle aged officer who has risen as far as she can in rank and is unhappy with her situation. She frequently vents her frustration by reprimanding her subordinates.

Cochran - Hilary - W.o.

Weapons Fire Control Officer - MOF

From the U.K. on Earth, Cochran is the weapons fire control station officer on the Might of Fortitude. Nicknamed "Scarlet" because of her dyed red hair, she is frequently described as "bouncy, like a puppy". She is eager to please and full of energy. Her brother died in the space elevator "drop".

...she looked terribly young. The navy were pushing recruits through the academy much faster recently. That inevitably had a knock-on higher up the ranks. It was also dangerous. Officers needed experience. The woman standing in front of him didn’t look old enough to legally buy a beer, let alone operate weapons systems. Or was that just the jaded perspective of his ageing mentality? She had bright red hair, not ginger but dyed a distinctive red colour. She had about her the air of a bouncy Labrador puppy. Trenchard looked her up and down with disdain as the woman saluted and caught her breath.

‘…and you are?’ Trenchard asked with a sneer.

‘Warrant Officer Hilary Cochran Sir, but everybody calls me Scarlet,’ the woman said through panting breaths as she smiled hopefully.

Collins - Mark - Captain

An old friend of Max Fisher's from the Berlin academy on Earth, Collins meets Fisher again on the Breath of Vengeance as it travels to Earth for the ceremony to give Fisher his medal after the battle for Europa. Collins is Canadian and stands well over six foot tall.

Coloroso - Anibal - A.S.

Dropship 1 - 1st Squad - MOF - Flame Unit Specialist

From the Basque region of northern Spain, Coloroso is best mates with Vinny. He is extremely gullible and will believe almost anything that Vinny tells him. He likes to tell very bad jokes.

Cox - Gerry

(Jarman Barboletta)

A thin and weedy, undernourished young lad, Cox is berated by Trenchard for wearing a kitten badge, given to him by his girlfriend, Nancy. For this gaffe he gains the nickname "Mr Fluffy Kitten". After being wounded in battle, he becomes the unwitting test subject of the Papaver Corporation and has a mental breakdown. Tortured by visions, Cox descends into a grizzly world of vengeance and madness.

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Dasilva - Eduardo - "Eddie" - COmmander - X.O.

Dropship 1 - Squad Leader - GOS

During battle, Dasilva wears a distinctive red headband to keep the sweat out of his eyes. He is a Geordie, from Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the U.K. on Earth. His brother was killed by an exploding Pap-Corp rifle, for which he holds Papaver personally responsible. His beloved Mother ("Mam") is also dead. He's a chain smoker and heavy drinker, so it's no surprise he became Trenchard's best friend and drinking partner after they met on Mars during the battle for Belatu-Cadros. He has a tattoo on his right arm which reads "Hand of Valour forever" around combat knife on ribbon. He regularly plays "Go" with Max Fisher, but usually loses.

Davidson - Edgar - L.S.

Dropship 1 - 2nd Squad - MOF - Pastor Armour Operator

A Scottish midget (or more properly, proportional dwarf) from the rough end of Glasgow. After winning a fist-fight with the rough-arsed Streeter, she wins the respect of the crew. Davidson is the highly skilled, Technologist, Pastor unit operator. The prototype Pastor, powered armour suit, is designed specifically for C.Q.B. within spaceships and stations. To connect to the Pastor's systems, she has two bio-plugs, one in each wrist, which control the weapons.

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Fife - James - Admiral - High Command

A dour Scot and Trenchard's mentor, Fife is fair, down to earth and honourable. He was Vice Admiral in control of Belatu-Cadros on Mars during the uprising. He promoted Trenchard to Captain of the Might of Fortitude after its maiden voyage. Fife is a resilient fighter who is not afraid to pitch in with the troops. He rose through the ranks after a long and dangerous career, just like Trenchard. He sees Trenchard as a kindred spirit. He is no fan of Admiral Adisa, or of President Chang.

Fisher - Maximillian - "Max" - Captain - Gift of Stealth

Max Fisher attended the Berlin naval academy when he was sixteen. He developed a love for all things Japanese after he was assigned to the Japanese embassy under Ambassador Tachibana, soon after graduating. He is adept at the Japanese board game of "Go", which he plays with his sparring partner, Dasilva. He likes to drink green tea. With long black hair tied in a ponytail and a goatee beard, his tall, muscular frame is striking and unmistakable. He became known as the "hero of Europa" after playing a prominent part in that battle and received the medal of honour from President Smith. Soon after, Fisher became Captain of the Wolverine class "Gift of Stealth". Fisher was horribly injured and disfigured in battle.

(G)

Grissel - Captain - SS Bertrand

Captain of S.S. Bertrand, Grissel wears an overly ornate uniform of white and gold. He is full of self pride.

(H)

Harlequin

Almost mythical leader of the pirates. Identity unknown. Harlequin wears an E.V.A. suit, decorated in red and black diamond patterns, resembling a court jester.

(J)

Jarry - Raymond - "Ray" - Sub Lt.

Squad Second - Dropship 2 - GOS

Best friend to Ben Carter, Jarry joined the navy alongside him. He became part of Fisher's E.T.F. platoon and was instrumental in the battle for North Star II.

Johnston - Lorna

Lorna met Trenchard at the Berlin academy and became his friend and romantic partner. She Lost her left leg in battle but went on to fight during the Camp Whitley attack on Mars during the Belatu-Cadros uprising.

(K)

Kapol - Jerrard

A scientist who developed the “Kapol Effect” theory to predict weather systems and the ultimate collapse of a viable atmosphere. His theory was used by the Papaver Corporation to engineer Atmosphere Processors in order to reverse the atmospheric collapse. Current whereabouts unknown.

(L)

Lee - Admiral - High ComMand

Of Chinese descent, Lee is an ally of Fife and Thomas. He is timid and nervous, a born worrier.

(M)

McGagh - Patrick - "Paddy" - Lt.

Squad Leader - Dropship 2 - 4th Squad - MOF

From Northern Ireland, this man-mountain is stubborn and bloody minded. He has tattoos on his knuckles, "drink" on his right hand and "feck" on the left.

He pours ketchup on everything he eats. He likes to fight and his opinions are very black and white, with no shades of grey. Traumatised by a suicide bomb on Mars, he was responsible for a serious error of judgement and was christened the "butcher of Belatu-Cadros". He was put on trial at Star-spires before being posted to Might of Fortitude.

Mabius - Charles - Commander

An upper-class Englishman with a hatred for most things and most people. Mabius can be sadistic and cruel. He became Admiral Turner's errand boy after meeting her for first time during the attack on Camp Whitley and becoming her aide. He has a rivalry with Max Fisher, stemming from when they were both at the naval academy in Berlin. He comes from a wealthy family but has no love for his parents. He is possibly a psychopath, certainly callous and cold-hearted.

Mahmood - Admiral - High Command

From Pakistan, Mahmood is a Technologist, the only "tech-head" in High Command, and close ally of Admiral Adisa. She will always back up Adisa in the hope of one day becoming Admiral of the fleet herself.

(N)

Nakamura - Akihito - Proteus Pharmaceuticals

In his late seventies, Akihito Nakamura is a distinguished Japanese gentleman. He is honourable and proud. Head of Proteus Pharmaceuticals, he frequently argues with his sons, Makoto and Hitoshi, about the direction of his company. He harbours an ancient grudge against the Papaver Corporation. Akihito specifically requested that Trenchard be sent on a mission to rescue his son, Makoto, after which, Akihito became Trenchard's ally.

Noir - Genevieve - X.O. - MOF

Dropship 1 - 1st Squad Leader

This French tactician makes the perfect foil for Trenchard's more chaotic command style. In her mid thirties, Noir is a tall and rather cold figure. She swears in French when provoked and prefers to drink "Ricard", an anise and liquorice-flavoured aperitif. She is familiar with many forms of technology, having been a technician on several vessels.

(O)

Overvoorde - Captain - BOV

Captain of the Breath of Vengeance, Overvoorde is used to having Admiral Fife looking over his shoulder. The two are firm comrades and frequently talk over their worries. Overvoorde will overrule Fife on occasion, when under direct orders from High Command.

(P)

Papaver - Claude

The owner and creator of Pap-Corp, Claude Papaver is driven by his work. After his wife and daughter were killed in separate, tragic accidents, Papaver turned to science to divert his mind from dark depression. Descended from the wealthy owners of banana plantations in Costa Rica in the 1930's, Papaver inherited his family's fortune and invested in future technologies, research and development. Pap-Corp is now the biggest manufacturer of weapons and navy vessels in the whole of the United Worlds. Papaver's private flagship vessel, the S.S. Bertrand, is packed with many prototype weapons that will not be rolled out to the Space Navy for many years. His company has created the Vicar and Cleric rifle, the prototype Bishop pistol, the Pastor suit, the Sentinel project and the top secret "Providence chip". Papaver also worked on the engines of the Kalpesh "Vayu" starship and he was gifted the prototype vessel. Pap-Corp competes with Akihito Nakamura's company, Proteus Pharmaceuticals. Pap-Corp has been directly responsible for the development of bio-weapons and their implementation in the Space Navy. He has funded many philanthropic ventures, including the protection of many of Earth's remaining rain forests. When not aboard the Bertrand, he lives in a penthouse apartment in Paris, overlooking the Eiffel Tower and Pap-Corp's head offices. He is rumoured to have worked on the "Kapol Effect Theory" with the elusive scientist, Jerrard Kapol. This enabled Pap-Corp to become the leaders in atmosphere processing technology.

Pugh - Jim - Lt. Cmdr - Warfare Officer

Dropship 2 - Squad Leader - GOS

Jim Pugh is the brother to Pete. He is a Technologist and fought alongside Max Fisher during the battle for Europa. He is level headed and analytical. He and Dasilva were responsible for training the crew of Gift of Stealth before Fisher took command. He has a Technologists tattoo on the side of his head and practices a Technologist meditation called "streaming" on a regular basis.

Pugh - Peter - Lt. Cmdr - Warfare Officer - MOF

Pete Pugh is the Warfare Officer of the Might of Fortitude. He is brother to Jim Pugh. He's persistent, loyal and dependable. After an early blunder, Pugh proved himself in combat alongside Trenchard and the crew. He lost a limb in combat with a rogue cyborg and was given an artificial left leg by Pap-Corp.

(R)

Raven

A pirate Captain responsible for several attacks on the navy. His E.V.A. suit helmet has the image of a fearsome raven painted across it and his suit is jet black. He is a cunning tactician and an experienced fighter.

Redclaw

A terrifying pirate cyborg leader who battled against Captain Trenchard in the ice field of Arkhangelsk.

Robertson - Alexander

The lead I.N.N. (Intergalactic News Network) anchor-man, from the deep South of the U.S.A, on Earth. He loves to wear gaudy suits, has fake, orange-tanned skin and over-bleached teeth. He is brash, sexist and is always ready with a glib comment. His big break came when he televised the attack on camp Whitley during Belatu-Cadros uprising. He's had several run-ins with Trenchard and Fisher, most notably being punched out by Trenchard on live TV.

(S)

Saito - Aska

Little is known about this mysterious figure. Saito has been present at several significant events. She has long, black hair, dark eyes and wears heavy eye makeup and black painted fingernails. She fights with a Wakizashi sword, perfect for close combat in confined spaces. Her sleek star cruiser is shiny, like a black pebble.

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Sivia - Devinder - Lt. Cmdr. - S.E.O. - MOF

The S.E.O. (Space Engineering Officer) of the Might of Fortitude. This chief "snipe" or "stoker" is a Sikh who wears a full, black beard and a regulation black turban. He can drink alcohol, but prefers not to. He keeps a mug of oil on his desk to scare the newbies. Sivia comes from the Punjab (the land of five rivers) near Amritsar, the holy city, where the Golden Temple resides. He believes in the three tenets of Sikhism: honest work (Kirat Karo), sharing what you have (Vand Chako), and meditation (Naam Japo). He loves a challenge and considers that doing service is an honour. He will fight in war, but it must be just and honourable. As such, he is a perfect chief engineer for Trenchard.

Smiler

A ruthless pirate Captain who is wanted for several crimes against the United Worlds. True identity unknown.

Smith - President

An early president of the United Worlds, he was responsible for bringing in the "Section 42" law.

Society

A clandestine organisation whose motives are unclear...

Strauss - Helen - Doctor

The head psychiatrist (not psychologist - psychiatrists are medical doctors and can prescribe drugs) at Bedlam correctional facility on Tethys. She prefers to wear severe grey suits and high heels. She has sadistic tendencies and likes to experiment on her patients. She bears the scars of an attack from one of her former patients, a bite mark on her cheek.

(T)

Thomas - Admiral

This Admiral of High Command is Welsh, grumpy and a good friend and supporter of Admiral Fife.

Trenchard - Henry - Josiah "Joe" - Captain MOF (Dropship 1)

Trenchard is the hard drinking, chain smoking, shaven scalped Captain of the Might of Fortitude. He lights his cigs with a black Zippo, given to him on Mars by his best friend, Dasilva. He loves Pazuzu coffee, Old Speckled Gobshite ale and Black Void rum. He is honourable, hates bullies and authority figures. Trenchard joined the "Terran Space Fleet" when he was sixteen and was nicknamed "Baby Face" at the Berlin academy. He was transferred to the Mirror of Darkness under Beckett then re-assigned to Commander Skelat's platoon. He was on Horizon during the riots and on Mars during the Belatu-Cadros uprising, where he received a long scar which runs from his neck, down his chest. His most well known catchphrase is, "On this ship, my word is fucking law!" He has a dry sense of humour and gets space sick due to inner ear problem, for which he takes zee-gee pills. His notorious quick temper has got him into trouble many times, notably punching talk show host Alexander Robertson on live TV. His exploits aboard the Might of Fortitude have earned him the nickname "the fixer".

Turner - Deborah - Admiral

A rather austere woman with, clipped gray hair and an immaculate uniform. Known rather unflatteringly by her subordinates as "Old iron knickers". She took over as the base commander of Berlin academy, ranked Captain and was part of the reinforcements during the attack on Camp Whitley. During meetings of High Command she usually sits firmly in the middle of any arguments.

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Vaughn - Vincent "Vinny" - L.S. - Squad Second

Dropship 1 - 1st Squad - MOF

Vinny has a pencil thin moustache and a chiselled jaw with a deep dimple. Coming from Surrey in the U.K. on Earth, he speaks in a rather posh, English, upper class accent. Well educated, he likes reading and is a fan of the paranormal. His favourite magazine is "Void Myths" and he is a listener to the Chorlton and Wheeler "Reality Check" podcast. He's something of a film and T.V. fanboy and always has a gruesome story on hand to entertain the other troops.

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Yasui - Eiko - Lt.

Dropship 2 - 3rd Squad Leader - MOF

Yasui is Japanese. An only child, she craves praise. Training from a very young age, she is a multiple martial arts expert. She once worked for Nakamura's company, Proteus Pharmaceuticals and then joined the Might of Fortitude crew after the Onamuji incident. She is educated in many sciences including medical science and biology. Yasui likes to practise in the combat zone on Cairn as she trains against multiple holographic foes, both real and fictional. When very young, she witnessed her mother's rape and then killed the rapist with a lucky blow from her Shinai bamboo practise sword. She harbours immense feelings of guilt about her past and her primary reason for joining the crew if the Might was a personal mission of atonement to Trenchard.