Main Characters

A calm, capable leader known for her pragmatism and quiet authority. A former NSAC colonial administrator, she helped establish civilian rule and now guides the station through crisis and growth alike, balancing military needs, civilian interests, and corporate power with steady hands and sharp judgment.

Talia Keene is the daughter of  Emma and inventor Conrad Keene. She is a gifted systems analyst assigned to repair Columbus Station’s failing computer core. Fiercely intelligent and quietly rebellious, she hides a love of punk rock behind a professional exterior. 

Victor Venn is the enigmatic owner of Columbus Station’s largest casino, The Full House. He is an influential figure in the shadow economy. The leader of Columbus Station's criminal network, Venn, thrives in the murky space between law and opportunity. Polished, persuasive, and unflinchingly ruthless, any help he offers always comes with a price.

Sura is the no-nonsense owner of the Black Dagger, a top quality but discreet bar. Follow a quiet corridor of the main Market on Wheel 3 for a night of entertainments. Sura runs her place with a firm hand and a sharp eye, serving drinks, secrets, and occasional sanctuary to those who know how to behave and showing the door to those who don’t. Her loyalty is quiet but fierce, and her past is nobody’s business but hers

Korvoss is a towering enforcer from the Betylle species. Clad in layered carapace armor and wielding brutal precision, she serves as security for Sura and the Black Dagger. Silent by nature and unstoppable in action, Korvoss doesn’t make threats; she delivers consequences.

Owner of a popular fashion boutique on Columbus Station, Alice Renn combines sharp style with a sharp mind. Known for her discretion, loyalty, and no-nonsense attitude, she’s a trusted figure among civilians and quietly respected by those in power. Whether dressing diplomats or advising friends, Alice brings poise and clarity to every interaction.

Kolina is a weapons dealer based in the bustling market of Columbus Station. Known for her sharp tongue and sharper inventory, she deals in rare and high-end weaponry with quiet efficiency. Kolina operates within the legal grey zone, respected by those who know where to find her, and left alone by those who know better. Her reputation is built on discretion, quality, and the unspoken understanding that she always gets what you need, provided the price is right.

Caelan “Dapper” Daire arrived on Columbus Station with a sharp suit, a sharper stare, and very few answers about his past. Rumoured to be ex-military and clearly trained in more than just the latest gentleman's fashions, Daire moves through the station’s shadows with practiced ease. Whether sipping whiskey at a backroom bar or vanishing down restricted corridors, one thing’s clear: he isn't just here for the cufflinks.

General Hugh Lennox is a senior figure in the mysterious Tarnhelm Group. A seasoned and pragmatic officer, Lennox brings decades of command experience to bear, often acting as the primary liaison between Columbus Station's military operations and its civilian leadership.