Flight of Fury

A highly skilled Air Force pilot wrongfully imprisoned and targeted for memory erasure. He is intensely focused, resourceful, and relentless in the pursuit of truth and freedom, using his training to navigate danger and outmaneuver enemies.

Sands's fellow pilot and ally who accompanies him on the mission. He is competent and loyal, but his capture by Eliana Reed triggers Sands's resolve to rescue him and complete the operation.

A corrupt pilot who steals the X-77 and becomes a dangerous adversary. He vacillates between self-preservation and competing loyalties, ultimately clashing with Sands over money and control.

Stone's second-in-command, a ruthless operative who orchestrates connections between guerrilla networks and the core operation. She is swift, determined, and becomes a final obstacle before Sands and Jessica can secure the X-77.

The mastermind financier behind Black Sunday, born of a cross-cultural background and shaped by Desert Storm. His calculated plan to unleash bioweapons reveals a cold, strategic mind capable of manipulating networks to advance extremist aims.

Sands's ally who brokers help from contacts and helps to overpower Eliana Reed. She is resourceful, decisive, and ultimately plays a key role in bringing the mission to a successful close.

An ally who assists in creating a distraction and provides local support. He demonstrates reliability and courage under pressure in the lead-up to the breach of Stone's compound.

Sands's former commander who dispatches him to Afghanistan to recover the X-77. He embodies the tension between loyalty to a trusted unit and the political realities of military decisions.

Stationed on an aircraft carrier in the Gulf of Arabia, Pendleton oversees a standby team and keeps the option of an air assault in reserve. He represents the chain of command and military contingency.