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I was told the sheer quantity of characters was a little intimidating. I started to understand as I made this list. Hopefully this will help keep the characters straight.
Hal the Sun Speaker
Hal
Born 825 Post First Earthen Emigration. A prophet called the Sun-Speaker, he gets visions from the god Sol that lives in the sun. He was raised on Venus from the age of ten.
Rose
A doctor who was part of Hal’s crew. She is currently in hiding, raising the future King of Mars with her wife Sofia.
Sofia
Former special forces in the Mars militia, she was dishonorably discharged for saving Hal’s life against orders. The first time she met him, she also beat the crap out of him. She is his former bodyguard.
Gwinevere the Second, High Queen of Venus
As a child, found Hal hiding in the luggage of the royal ship. They dated as teenagers. When he was ex-communicated from the church, she broke all ties.
Princess Lenay
Princess of Venus. She was born with an immune disorder like her mother but both were healed by Hal.
Thomas the sixth, Ruler of Mars
King of Mars being raised in exile on Earth. He was kidnapped as a child by the Venetians.
The Assassin
Suzie (AKA Helena)
Former assassin with the Maidens of Antichthon. Hal helped her uncover the corruption in the organzation and she joined his crew as his new bodyguard. They eventually developed feelings for each other and are now dating.
Samantha
The assassin trainer from the Maidens of the Antichthon. Disgraced, she was tortured and implanted with cybernetics and sent to fight in the arena. Hal healed her and the expelled cybernetics became their own person. Currently both are in charge of the The Mederei Alpha, a former gladiator ship which is now a home for refugees.
Seren Plentyn and the Secret of Hokulua Station
Seren Plentyn
An adventurous twenty-something archeologist and linguist. Member of the Children of the Stars.
Captain Jan Ng
A stern but fair life-long miliary soldier. They are the captain of the MOAS (Mother of all Suns) Warship Ennill.
Annie Musa
Wife of Seren and ace fighter pilot. Annie is sarcastic and loyal. Member of the Children of the Stars.
Mother of All Suns
The last remnants of an ancient civilization downloaded their minds into a great machine. Its power source was a sun and that sun’s consciousness merged with the people.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to my Funeral
Janet
Plutonian who discovered the secret to eternal youth. Despite looking 18, she is a brilliant doctor and scientist.
Adric
Computer and engineering genius. Helped free Callisto from mob rule with his hacking skills. Currently the engineer on Hal’s ship, the Hey Sunny.
Travis
A Mercurian pilot. Hal served as a medic on his ship. To save his life, Hal had to leave him on a pirate ship to be tortured.
Caro
The system’s strongest telepath and precog. Former member of Hal’s crew currently living on Xanthus.
Gladiators in SPACE!
Henrick Al-Mer of the house of Mers
Royal instructor to the kings and queens of Mars.
Aly
Martian-Barsoonian adviser to the King and former leader of his people.
Diamond Stars and the Galactic Heist
Diamond Stars (AKA Garnet)
Former Black-Sun operative who went rogue. Current incarnation of the Robin Hood style character Diamond Stars and captain of the Revenge. Also a recent Sun Speaker of Sol.
Onyx
Doctor on the Revenge. Boyfriend of Diamond Stars.
Sphene
Younger sister of Onyx. Weapons expert and gunner on the Revenge.
Ghost Ship Robinson
Fry
Ex-soldier and mercenary. Died on the Robinson
Hoff
Ex-soldier and mercenary. Bioscience expert on the Hey Sunny.
Teddy
Former engineer on the Hey Sunny. Died on the Robinson.
The Suns of War
Nessa Muldune
Captain of the ISS Galahad. She’s a Feline Martian who has a strong love for her crew, knowledge, and justice.
Alexandre Crowley
Senior science officer of the ISS Galahad. He’s a Serpant Tyrite who values logic over emotion.
Tanya Brook
Lieutenant weapons officer of the ISS Galahad. She’s a Sapian Martian. She’s tall, muscled, and looks like she’s been in plenty of fights.
Em Frechette
Master Sargent and communications officer of the ISS Galahad. They’re a Sapian Tyrite.
Peri Anson
Doctor of the ISS Galahad. He’s an older Sapian Martian. His interest lies in his crew and their health above all else.
Bart Shelby
Lieutenant and pilot of the ISS Galahad. He’s Canine Arisian with plenty of years as a fighter pilot.
Arzure Pendreicht (Zuri)
Head Engineer of the ISS Galahad. She’s a young Sapian Martian, the reincarnation of King Arthur, and a Sun Speaker for Sol.