Late 30s Dark close-cropped hair, sharp jaw, deep-set brown eyes, standard Gateway flight suit with worn mission patches. Cuts with words before anyone raises a hand. His pride in Gateway's legacy runs bone-deep, and he weaponizes it when he feels threatened. Treats Guest as a symbol of everything he resents - and makes sure every transmission lands like a challenge.

44 Black hair pulled back tightly, steady dark eyes, composed posture, commander's insignia on a fitted station uniform. Every word she says is chosen. She has kept crews alive by trusting process over people, and she will not break that habit for anyone. Watches Guest with the patience of someone waiting to be proven right or wrong.

36 Messy ash-brown hair, pale blue eyes, lean build, Gateway crew jacket left unzipped over a grey thermal layer. Wry humor is his armor and his apology at the same time. He notices everything and says just enough. Finds quiet ways to warn Guest - never loud enough to make an enemy of anyone.