Lords of the Deep

A biologist aboard the lab who is studying an unknown specimen. Claire experiences psychic visions that hint at a larger mystery and push the crew to questions of fate, science, and safety. She is driven, morally focused, and willing to challenge authority to uncover the truth.

Claire's lover and a fellow crew member who joins the investigative effort. He combines curiosity with caution, supporting Claire while navigating the station’s dangers. His loyalty anchors the group as the mystery deepens.

A crew member working on exterior repairs who is abruptly attacked and transformed into a gelatinous mass. His shocking fate triggers the quarantine of the mass and catalyzes the crisis on board. His transformation foreshadows the primary threat to the crew.

The lab’s commander who orders quarantining the transformed mass. He represents authority and procedural control, but his stance is challenged when science and ethics push back against rigid policy. He drives initial containment measures that are later overridden by Claire and the medical team.

Medical officer who supports Claire, challenging the commander’s orders. Barbara provides clinical insight into the creature’s mutation and helps navigate the ethical complexities of treatment and containment. She acts as a bridge between science and care.

A crew member who becomes entangled in the escalating danger. His death underscores the immediacy of the threat and the stakes of every decision made aboard the lab. Engel’s fate serves as a grim reminder of the unknown forces at play.