character Arada The survey leader's compassion does not prevent her from taking a precisely timed shot to save Thiago.
character Facilitysystem The sea platform's resident system translates speech, coordinates communications, and supports Murderbot's defense of the survey.
character Mensah Preservation's leader entrusts her family to Murderbot's protection with the certainty born of surviving beside it.
character Murderbot A self-liberated SecUnit protects Preservation researchers while concealing anxiety beneath tactical brilliance, violence, and relentless sarcasm.
character Overse A calm field medic coordinates the facility's escape while worrying over both her partner and their battered SecUnit.
character Ratthi The earnest Preservation biologist instinctively defends Murderbot's personhood even during a dangerous hostage standoff.
character Thiago A gifted Preservation linguist distrusts Murderbot yet risks himself to seek peaceful contact with armed strangers.