THE MAIN CHARACTERS OF STARLIGHT NEXUS

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Folcéa Valt-Falgo

Age: 18 / Race: Solflosian / Gender: Female / D.o.B: Unknown / Machine: Survivor's Petal

Folcéa is a recent hire under Kalidorr Grehn. Her home planet of Nerisium iss locked in a civil war, one that her parents wanted her to take part in. She had received extensive training in combat and piloting, as she comes from a line of revolutionaries where these skills proved useful against extraterrestrial foes in the past. However, Folcéa wanted nothing to do with this conflict. Against her parents’ wishes, she fled the planet and drifted from space station to space station, doing odd jobs to keep herself afloat. Her peppy and blunt personality at least endeared her to many that she met along the way, but sooner or later the funds would dry up. It’s here that she joins Kalidorr’s paramilitary group, being taught the ropes by him and Xander. Little did she know that this mission would send her on a journey beyond her wildest dreams.

Xander Wroth

Age: 44 / Race: Spelcian / Gender: Male / D.o.B: Unknown

A paramilitary member for hire that primarily operates under his mentor Kalidorr Grehn. Their small organization, while modestly successful, has a good reputation of getting the job done cleanly and discreetly. The small scope of their group and operation help blend in more seamlessly than a large crime syndicate would. Xander himself is fairly reserved, possessing a dry and somewhat nerdy wit that stems from his primary duties as a hacker. Despite this, in a pinch, he is proficient with dual firearms that help him from relying on Kalidorr too often. Xander is fairly young for a Spelcian, but as he was born off-planet into a previous paramilitary group, he is experienced for his age. However, their most current job goes horribly wrong. Tasked with recovering a stolen strongbox that belonged to the Stellar Concord, Xander thought this mission would be routine. In the events that followed, the mission ended up being one that would change everything.

Kalidorr Grehn

Age: 137 / Race: Slagulate / Gender: Male / D.o.B: Unknown

The leader of the Kalidorr Union, a small paramilitary group that does odd jobs for those that are willing to pay. Their services can get pricey for their small size, but their inconspicuous nature makes them very good at what they do. Kalidorr took Xander in when he was the Spelcian equivalent of a teenager, as he had only known this life from birth. Kalidorr proved to be a much more responsible guardian than Xander’s parents were, and he taught him how to defent himself with dual pistols. Weilding a plasma staff, Kalidorr prefers hands-on combat that takes advantage of his species’ more slippery and frog-like physiology. Despite always looking out for his people however, his newest job would prove to be the most fatal mistake he’s ever made.

Mr. R

Age: Unknown / Race: Human / Gender: Male / D.o.B: Unknown / Machine: Checkered Starlight

The announcer of the Milky Way Grand Prix, an interstellar racing competition that began after the discovery of a vast stash of Gravity Nexuses before the Grand Prix was established. He has been hosting this contest on behalf of Kel-Shabah and Clea Runé since its inception around 150 years ago. While he is a fan of watching and commentating on the races, he is also responsible for adding the interview portion of each tournament and the marketization of each racer participating. Mr. R believes that the people behind the wheel are just as important as the machines and races themselves and always tries to make sure the show remains as exciting and extravagant as ever. Every so often, however, he disappears; some say this is to let his co-host get some time in the limelight, while others say he secretly gets behind the wheel himself. When asked for a comment, Mr. R simply said: "I'm never gone; I'm always at the track, baby! I even changed my name to 'Race'!"

Andrea Jackson

Age: 38 / Race: Human / Gender: Female / D.o.B: July 7

Andrea Jackson is the co-host of the Milky Way grand Prix and right-hand woman of Mr. R. She fell in love with the anti-grav racing scene when she was young, admiring how passionate the fans and Mr. R were about the sport and the limits that racing put on the body, mind, and machine. While she wasn't able to make it as a racer herself, her knowledge of the scene and the vehicles caught the attention of Mr. R who took her under his wing. She's been doing this for 20 years at this point, and has no plans of stopping soon!

Golden

Age: Unknown / Race: Human / Gender: Male / D.o.B: December 31 / Machine: Rare

A secretive but wealthy entrepreneur who generally helps anyone that pays him the most. However, any client of his must prove their worth, skills, and resolve to enlist his help. A philanthropist at heart, he contributed greatly to Kel-Shabah’s economy and infrastructure and also helped fund Clea Runé’s rebuilding efforts after its destruction at the hands of the Interstellar Combat Sentinels. Golden can be seen going around to countless planets to learn about the native populations and customs. By joining the Milky Way Grand Prix, he wished to see cultures and the best individuals each planet had to offer. The motivations of the racers, the personalities that capture an audience… these are what interest Golden the most. However, despite his fame and fandom, none know his true name. As his home planet of Earth had only just recently embraced the freedom of the stars, the entire galaxy can be seen with fresh eyes.

Jaqueline Winter

Age: 27 / Race: Human / Gender: Female / D.o.B: November 12 / Machine: White Jewel

An ace pilot and sharpshooter for the Stellar Concord, and one of their rising stars as well. She and her partner V4L.1ANC3 are rarely seen apart, making for an unusual yet extremely effective pair. Losing her parents to the Overgrown, she joined the Stellar Concord to enforce the law and make sure her tragedy never happens to others. Her by-the-book and strict personality can be seen by some as abrasive and rigid, but her discipline and competitive spirit have served her well and are boosting her career to new heights. She even joined the Milky Way Grand Prix to monitor for illegal activity under the direction of the Stellar Concord. However, Jaqueline lets down her guard when interacting with the orphans of various species that the Stellar Concord takes in.

V4L.1ANC3

Age: Unknown / Race: Android / Gender: None / D.o.C: Unknown / Machine: Black Pearl

An ex-space pirate who took to a life of independent crime after being discarded by the Overgrown. They had their fingers in many of the shadier sides of the galaxy; however, after a botched job, V4L.1ANC3 found themself betrayed and left broken, both physically and mentally. When analyzing the crime scene, Jaqueline Winter found them and took them in, repairing them for the Stellar Concord. They were eventually assigned to be partners, and V4L.1ANC3 intended to protect Jaqueline to repay a debt that could never be repaid. Truth be told, V4L.1ANC3 ends up not needing to do much as Jaqueline largely takes care of herself. Still, they form quite the pair, sharing a bond that others don't need to understand.