Heavy Metal 2000

A space mining crewman who touches the key and instantly descends into madness, seizing control of the ship and slaughtering most of his crew. He is ruthlessly ambitious, using the immortality fluids to empower himself and to subjugate others. His descent into fanatic tyranny drives the central conflict of the story.

A schoolteacher who becomes a captive of Tyler’s assault on Eden. She represents innocence and resilience, enduring peril while remaining integral to the survival of her sister and the others. Her role evolves as she partners with Julie to resist Tyler’s plans.

Kerrie’s warrior sister who infiltrates Tyler’s forces and fights to stop him. She demonstrates resourcefulness, courage, and tactical skill, ultimately confronting Tyler in a climactic bid to protect the fountain. Her journey blends combat prowess with personal loyalty.

A scientist who aids Tyler by pursuing the extraction of immortality fluids. He embodies the scientists’ willingness to push ethical boundaries for power, contributing to the cascade of conflicts around the fountain.

A cloaked sage and guardian of the ancient fountain who is revealed to be the last of the Arakacians. He waits for someone to claim the key and intends to reclaim the fountain for his people, setting up a final confrontation with Julie and her allies.

A rock-like creature who befriends Julie and serves as a guardian ally. He assists in protecting the fountain and ultimately integrates the crystallized key into himself, becoming a lasting beacon for future guardians.

A member of Tyler’s crew who suffers a near-fatal injury during the conflict. His fate underscores the brutal costs of Tyler’s assault and the high stakes of the mission.

A pilot who resists Tyler’s plan and survives the perilous journey. His role helps bridge the crew’s resistance and the advancing plot as it moves toward the climactic showdown.