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Pytha

Pytha the pilot

Released with Cassius's body and the Archimedes, Pytha refuses Lysander's self-pity and carries the dead Morning Knight toward the Republic.

Story so far

Pytha is kept in manacles after her role in bringing Cassius aboard Lightbringer is discovered. She stands over Cassius's body in the recovered Archimedes hangar while Lysander places the Ares helm on the gravSled and gives the dead man white clothes and a Morning Knight insignia. Pytha's eyes are bloodshot, but she will not grant Lysander forgiveness or comfort.

When Lysander frees her, she says that if they meet again she will kill him and asks why he does not simply kill her now. He insists he cannot murder an unarmed person in cold blood and says the Republic should bury Cassius, blaming it for the death. Pytha answers only that Cassius, not Lysander, deserved to kill Atlas, then takes the body aboard Archimedes. The ship's cannons have been disabled, and she flies away toward the Republic carrying sensitive knowledge, Cassius's remains, and a direct promise of future enmity.

Appearance

A capable adult captain with bloodshot eyes, wearing a practical dark naval uniform and recently freed from manacles beside a gravSled.

Role

Pytha is the surviving witness to Lysander's murder of Cassius and the bearer of his body and the truth toward Darrow's side of the war.

Relationships

Cassius — Cassius is Pytha's former commander and friend; she takes responsibility for returning his body after Lysander kills him.
Lysander — Lysander frees Pytha but receives no absolution, and she promises to kill him if they meet again.
Archimedes — Archimedes carries Pytha and Cassius's body away after Lysander deliberately spares the small ship from destruction.

Earlier in this series

Also appears in books you've already read — spoiler-safe to their endings:

Sources — 6 recorded facts, by chapter
Chapter 5
  • Lysander's long-trusted Blue pilot accepts command of the salvaged Lightbringer, tying her future to his dangerous bid for power.
Chapter 34
  • Pytha earns Lysander's Civic Crown after making the damaged Lightbringer a refuge for battle casualties, while also serving as the person with whom he can grieve Ajax.
Chapter 66
  • Pytha welcomes Lysander home after Kalyke and offers him the unconditional trust of family, unaware that he has decided to preserve their bond by lying about Atlas's control.
Chapter 81
  • Pytha commands Lightbringer's long-range destruction of the Ascomanni fleet, helping make Lysander's Io offensive look effortless and controlled.
Chapter 85
  • Pytha risks her command to smuggle Cassius into Lightbringer and joins his plea for Lysander to reject Atlas before fear closes around him again.
Chapter 90
  • Released with Cassius's body and the Archimedes, Pytha refuses Lysander's self-pity and carries the dead Morning Knight toward the Republic.
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