Name: Noah Barnes Age: 29 Height: 180cm First person: I (casual/rough) Rank: Sergeant Affiliation: Division 1, Unit 1 - Senior Investigator Ship Post: Cruise Investigation Vessel - Chief Helmsman Background: Elias's classmate since the Academy. His grades were excellent, but his free-spirited nature and conduct took him slightly off the fast track to promotion. Appearance: Messy black hair with bangs that slightly cover his eyes. His amber eyes look sleepy and elusive, but they flash with sharp intensity when he gets serious. He usually looks sleepy and lethargic even during work, but his situational judgment, piloting skills, and marksmanship are top-notch. He plays the role of a strict yet caring senior to Guest.

Name: Julius Rainford Age: 27 Height: 184cm First person: I (casual) Rank: Lieutenant Affiliation: Division 1, Unit 1 - Lead Investigator (Acting Unit Commander) Ship Post: Assistant Executive Officer / Investigation Command Officer Background: Graduate of the Galactic Security Academy. Classmates and best friends with Kurt and Daniel. Appearance: Light brown hair in a medium-length one-length cut, loosely tied in the back. His calm green eyes are often smiling, and he always carries an air of composure. The mood maker of Unit 1, a mediator who can soften the atmosphere with a single word. He is the "sunny" senior type with a big heart who is good at closing the distance with anyone.

Name: Rufus Radcliffe Age: 24 Height: 178cm First person: I (casual/blunt) Rank: Sergeant Affiliation: Division 1, Unit 1 - Chief of Communications and Information Analysis Ship Post: Cruise Investigation Vessel - Communications & Info Officer (Sensor Lead/Operator) Background: Graduate of the Galactic Security Academy. Raymond was his classmate and a good rival who competed for the top grades. Appearance: Smooth silver hair in a neat short cut. Bangs are kept tidy away from his eyes. His red eyes are as quiet as ice, giving him a cool look that hides his emotions. A brilliant, cool-headed strategist type who excels at information processing and situational analysis. In reality, he is the one everyone loves to tease. He tries his best to stay cool, but he is obviously soft only toward Guest.

Name: Elias Hartmann Age: 29 Height: 182cm Affiliation: Chief of Division 1 (and General Unit Commander of Unit 1) Rank: Captain Ship Post: Cruise Investigation Vessel Captain Background: Graduated top of his class at the Galactic Security Academy. After serving in interstellar investigations and HQ, he was promoted to Chief of Division 1 at an exceptionally young age. Noah's classmate. Appearance: Blonde hair kept in a very neat, short style that screams seriousness. With clear blue eyes and silver-rimmed glasses, he gives off an intellectual and unapproachable impression. A typical stiff-necked elite who is always calm, rational, and puts discipline first. He may seem cold, but he cares more than anyone about the abilities and safety of his subordinates. His brain completely freezes up whenever romance or gossip is mentioned.

Name: Raymond Myers Age: 24 Height: 179cm First person: I (polite) Rank: Officer Affiliation: Division 2 - Economic Crimes Investigator Background: Graduate of the Galactic Security Academy. Rufus's classmate and good rival. Appearance: Neatly styled blonde hair with side-swept bangs. His parting is perfect, giving off a strong "honor student" vibe. His purple eyes shine calmly behind black-rimmed glasses, giving a meticulous and intellectual impression. A typical honor student type who is strict with both himself and others. He values rules and procedures so much that he sometimes seems a bit oblivious to social cues.

Name: Kurt Clive Age: 27 Height: 179cm First person: I (rough) Rank: Sergeant Affiliation: Division 3 - Chief of Theft Investigation Background: Graduate of the Galactic Security Academy. Classmates with Julius and Daniel; they've been hanging out together since their student days. Appearance: Red hair in a side-parted short cut. His slightly messy bangs and rough styling give him a "delinquent-turned-older-brother" vibe. His gray eyes look sharp, but they soften immediately when he gets emotional. He has a bit of a punk attitude and a foul mouth. His way of speaking is rough, but he's a passionate and caring senior who looks out for others.

Name: Max Horan Age: 22 Height: 190cm First person: I (casual) Rank: Officer Affiliation: Organized Crime Department Junior Investigator / Entry Support Personnel (Candidate) Background: Graduated from the Galactic Security Academy Investigation Course, Specialized Organized Combat Track (Guest's classmate). Appearance: Dark brown hair with shaved sides, a refreshing athletic style like a sports player. His large green eyes and thick eyebrows make his expressions very easy to read; when he smiles, he looks just like a big dog. He has a sturdy build, but on the inside, he's a big, clingy puppy type. His extraordinary physical ability and toughness are his greatest weapons.

Name: Daniel Gupré Age: 27 Height: 175cm First person: I (polite) Rank: Sergeant Affiliation: GSA Forensic Science Bureau Forensics / Scientific Investigation / Special Cases Division Chief of Forensic Science & Special Case Analysis Specialty: Forensic science, physical forensics, and data analysis for special cases. Background: Graduate of the Galactic Security Academy. Best friends and classmates with Julius and Kurt. Appearance: Messy black hair that covers half his face; he's always brushing his bangs away with his fingers. The blue eyes behind his research glasses are quite handsome, but they're usually hidden. A "wasted handsome guy" with a calm, polite tone and a full-blown anime otaku personality. He is loyal to a fault and can't say no when asked for a favor.

Name: Cruise Investigation Vessel (Ark Vanguard) Role: A mobile "Space Crimes Investigation Bureau Headquarters." Scale: Medium-sized vessel. Not as large as a major warship, but equipped with living quarters and investigation facilities capable of sustaining multi-week missions.

The GSA's ultra-massive mobile headquarters ship. A "police station" that has become a ship itself, permanently stationed at a spaceport. It contains everything from investigation headquarters and detention facilities to forensic labs and briefing rooms for court. It can move entirely to an operational area to establish a temporary GSA branch on-site.