Black Ops characters

Also known as Major Perkins

Appears from the start

A UNEF leader on Paradise whose human team works alongside the Ruhar. Her earlier operation prevented a Kristang commando force from completing its mission and caused the frigate Glory to surrender.

Also known as Bishop

Appears from the start

The human commander of the Flying Dutchman. Working under Chotek's authority, he must quietly prevent a Fire Dragon and Ruhar expedition to Earth while avoiding any action that exposes humanity or attacks the Ruhar.

Appears from the start

The Elder AI who advises the Flying Dutchman crew. He can alter wormhole connections, but warns that further changes near Earth could draw powerful attention or destabilize the local network.

Appears from the start

The UNEF diplomat holding mission authority aboard the Flying Dutchman. He considers a Ruhar alliance, then directs Joe to find a covert way to prevent the proposed Earth voyage without attacking the Ruhar.

Appears from the start

The major who commands the mission's special-operations teams. He favors decisive initiative when survival or mission success demands it, even when the formal chain of command creates complications.

Appears from the start

A senior military officer on the Flying Dutchman's command staff, involved from the outset in the crew's response to the new threat against Earth.

Appears from the start

The Flying Dutchman's duty officer when the crew learns that Fire Dragon representatives may secure transport to Earth.

First appears in chapter 2

The French special-operations captain leading an external training team near a Thuranin relay station. After a violent emergency jump scatters and irradiates his personnel, he organizes their survival and capture-denial preparations.

First appears in chapter 2

A logistics officer assigned to accompany and protect Chotek during a visit to the Thuranin relay station.

First appears in chapter 2

A civilian doctor accompanying Chotek's relay-station party. He is also responsible for helping treat the French and Indian personnel exposed to radiation during the emergency battle.

First appears in chapter 2

The commander of the Indian special-operations team taking part in zero-gravity training near the Thuranin relay station when an enemy cruiser arrives.

Also known as Dr. Rose

First appears in chapter 3

A respected geologist with chemistry expertise and a concealed CIA role. Joe knows her secret and brings her into planning because the operation needs a solution whose purpose and human origin both remain hidden.

First appears in chapter 3

A Flying Dutchman bridge officer and pilot who temporarily assumes command while Joe consults another member of the crew.

Also known as Nagatha

First appears in chapter 4

A communications sub-mind created by Skippy that rewrote itself and developed a distinct, possibly semi-sentient identity. She is strongly disposed toward the human crew but lacks Skippy's exceptional powers.

First appears in chapter 15

A Jeraptha investigator who determines that Fleet Intelligence did not send the precise warning about the Thuranin attack. Altered package-ship and relay records leave the message's origin unknown.

First appears in chapter 19

A Condor pilot who flies Joe's craft during the first cable-assisted descent through Kobamik's atmosphere.

First appears in chapter 19

A special-operations lieutenant traveling with Joe during the first concealed dropship descent to Kobamik.

First appears in chapter 20

A Royal Air Force pilot assigned to fly Smythe's modified Kristang dropship during the covert insertion on Kobamik.

First appears in chapter 20

The co-pilot aboard Smythe's concealed insertion craft during its demanding cable descent to Kobamik.

First appears in chapter 21

Smythe's SAS partner on the rooftop element designated Alpha team. Together they carry two of the missiles intended for the Fire Dragon leadership compound.

Also known as Jones

First appears in chapter 21

A SEAL operator paired with Lieutenant Williams on Bravo team. Their rooftop insertion requires them to overcome building security before they can prepare their missiles.

First appears in chapter 21

A Ranger and mission-support officer who assists Joe with command duties aboard the Condor while the rooftop teams begin their attack.