Take Point

Ahab is the battle-hardened captain of the Black Lizard mercenary company, leading a perilous mission into an underground bunker. He moves with ruthless efficiency, using improvisation under pressure, and bears a crippled artificial leg that shapes his decisions. Beneath a hard exterior, he demonstrates a complex mix of loyalty to the mission and willingness to sacrifice for his teammates.

A CIA operative who orchestrates the infiltration and coordinates the operation from behind the scenes. She uses the hostage crisis to advance political aims, balancing strategic ruthlessness with the risk of civilian harm and public scrutiny. Her decisions reveal a willingness to bend ethics for a perceived greater good.

The Supreme Leader of North Korea, held hostage within the bunker. His position makes him a pivotal political symbol, shaping both the operatives' actions and the larger narrative about power and legitimacy. His presence turns the mission into a high-stakes chess game between factions.

A North Korean doctor who guides the medical rescue operation inside the bunker. She urges critical medical decisions, including blood transfusions, and serves as a moral counterpoint to the violence surrounding the mission. Her expertise becomes essential to both saving King and stabilizing the crisis.

Ahab's loyal teammate who faces intense pressure during the extraction. He advocates for caution at times, endures injuries, and fights to survive the chaos as the operation spirals. His perseverance and sense of duty illuminate the human cost of the mission.

The U.S. president who publicly lauds Ahab as a hero, using the operation to shape political narratives and maintain international credibility. His decisions demonstrate how realpolitik and public image influence the handling of high-stakes crises.

One of Ahab's loyal soldiers who becomes a casualty early in the operation. His fate underscores the brutality of the mission and the fragility of life in extreme circumstances.