Who Dares Wins

An undercover SAS officer who embeds himself within the PL to gather intelligence. He maintains a dangerous balance between his duty and his forged relationship with Frankie Leith, all while sustaining the illusion of his cover. His calm under pressure and tactical acumen drive the mission toward both infiltration and eventual assault.

Leader of the People's Lobby, she pursues a radical disarmament agenda through coercive means. Leith uses charm and manipulation to recruit Skellen and to control the narrative, showing a cold resolve to achieve her goals. Her actions anchor the ethical debate at the heart of the siege.

Second-in-command within the PL who remains suspicious of Skellen and coordinates security around the group. He enforces discipline, monitors internal threats, and becomes entangled in the plan’s escalating violence. His presence heightens the tension between loyalty and paranoia within the terrorist cell.

A PL operative who embodies surveillance and violence, she helps oversee operations and reacts decisively to threats against the group. Her role underscores the ruthlessness and immediacy of the PL’s methods. She clashes with other PL members as the plan nears its climax.

Skellen’s intelligence contact who feeds information and maps the network’s activity. His cautious, information-driven approach helps navigate the shifting loyalties within the PL. His warnings and reassurances anchor Skellen’s ability to stay ahead of the plan.

Skellen’s wife, present at home with their infant, adding a personal stake to the mission. Her safety becomes a focal point in the attempt to preserve normalcy amid crisis. Jenny’s presence personalizes the stakes for Skellen and heightens the emotional tension.

Commanding officer of the SAS who pushes for a calculated response to the escalating threat. He balances operational risk with political considerations and places trust in Skellen’s undercover work. Hadley’s decisions steer the transition from negotiation to assault.

Strategic Air Command Commander-in-Chief who represents top-level military readiness and the pressure to act during a hostage crisis. He becomes a central figure in the demand-and-resolve dynamic between the attackers and the rescuers. Potter’s presence underscores the geopolitical scale of the operation.

A United States Army Ranger captured and beaten as part of a staged test to verify Skellen’s cover. Hagen embodies international cooperation pressures and the brutal realities of coercive interrogation. His condition and treatment illuminate the risks of cross-border counter-terrorism.

A German officer present as part of the foreign collaboration that frames the operation’s international context. He participates in the training exercise that shapes Skellen’s early exposure to the PL. Freund’s involvement highlights the international dimension of counter-terrorism cooperation.

Senior SAS officer who helps uncover the ruse around Skellen’s torture incident and supports the operation’s strategic planning. His presence anchors the professional, no-nonsense ethos of the SAS during high-stakes action. He guides the interrogation and battle sequence with steadiness.

Skellen’s fellow SAS trooper who assists with surveillance and approach strategies during the operation. He contributes to the technical and tactical dimensions of the assault, complementing Skellen’s undercover work. Dennis embodies the team-based dynamics central to the mission.