Markus Kane
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Sex | Male |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
Profile (long form):
Captain Markus Kane is the Ark’s chief security and tactical officer, a former field commander whose measured stoicism conceals a fierce sense of responsibility. At 1.85 m and 84 kg, his presence is commanding—broad-shouldered and lean, with hazel eyes that flicker gold in low light and a jagged scar above his right eyebrow, the souvenir of a close-call skirmish.
Defining Life Moments:
- Backyard Sniper Lesson (Age 12): As a boy in rural Montana, young Markus practiced steady breath control and trigger discipline with his father’s decommissioned rifle, learning that precision grounded courage.
- First Combat Deployment (Age 22): Serving with United Earth Peacekeepers on Europa Station, he led a squad through an ice-storm ambush, earning his first commendation for “Composure Under Fire.”
- Ark Boarding Ceremony (Cycle −11): Selected by the Council for his unshakeable calm, Markus oversaw the security drills that sealed the cryo-bays, earning crew trust when he calmly defused a reactor vent scare hours before launch.
Education & Training:
- B.S. in Security Studies, U.S. Naval Academy
- Advanced Tactical Leadership Course, Global Defense League
- Zero-G combat and emergency medical training certifications
Work & Achievements:
- Designed the Ark’s “Rail-Dart” defense system, integrating FTL magnetic accelerators for non-lethal crowd control.
- Coordinated safe passage through Jupiter’s radiation belts, managing emergency drills that prevented hull breach.
- Developed cross-training protocols for botanists and engineers to handle security tasks in critical breaches.
Health & Maintenance:
Endures chronic joint stiffness from years in heavy armor, managed with periodic physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory regimens. Suffers occasional tinnitus after exposure to recoil blasts.
Social Aspects & Relationships:
Respected mentor to junior officers, Markus balances duty with unexpected warmth—often sharing post-shift protein bars and quiet reflection in the mess hall. He values loyalty above all, forging tight bonds with Ava (greenhouse liaison) and Lauren (command partner).
Relationship Status:
Widowed—lost his spouse, Lieutenant Sara Kane, in the Earth evacuation. Keeps her memory close via a field-manual bookmark she once doodled in.