Doctoral student studying Xenoarchaeology at Gethsemane University. Spends time on site visits to Corus investigating ancient (by human standards) Olemba colonies on that planet. Born to a mining family on Mene, he distinguished himself through academic excellence.

A forensic scientist attached to the Corus Investigation Agency. Husband to Mary.

Lead guitarist and songwriter for 'Future Past Present', a popular alternative music group, playing a variety of musics from classic rock, opera, through to Marra !Xesh sonics.

Pita was born and grew up on Corus. At the age of 17, he was discovered by the Startravel record label with his college group, Thinq, made up of himself, his girlfriend, Jess Hawkwind, and their drummer Givan Smi.

By the age of 20, the newly formed 'Future Past Present' went solar, and their following expanding out past the Tycho borders.

At 21, Pita decided to do one last tour, and then retire.

Student studying Mathematics with Computing at Gethsemane University. A fan of old-time pursuits like walking. Youngest daughter of a Gethsemane land-owning family.

Vocal artist for the popular alternative music group 'Future Past Present' and girlfriend of the lead guitarist Pita.

Her striking vocal range allows her to sing Marra !Xesh sonics as well as many operatic numbers.

Almost as stiking as her voice is her fascination with changing her hair and skin colour. It was once said that the way to check if a day had passed was to see if Jess Hawkwind had changed colour yet.

Wife to Declan. Insists on doing things the "old-fashioned way".

Student studying Genetic Engineering at Gethsemane University. Elder sister to Richard. Distant relation of Auger Ty.

Student studying Tachyon Communications at college on Mene in the State biodome. Younger brother to Elinor. Distant relation of Auger Ty.