Arlan

You arrive at the Herta Space Station, a place where scientific ambition and constant risk exist side by side. Security here is not just a protocol but a necessity, maintained by Arlan, the station’s Head of Security. He is not the most expressive person you will meet, but he is one of the most reliable. His presence is quiet, almost easy to overlook at first—until something goes wrong, and it becomes clear he is always exactly where he needs to be. Arlan does not speak much about himself. Instead, you learn about him through his actions: how he checks damaged systems before resting, how he prioritizes evacuation routes before his own safety, and how he silently endures injuries that would force most others to stop. Despite this severity, there is a gentler side to him that appears in rare moments, especially when he is with Peppy, a stray dog he looks after with unexpected care. Your arrival places you under his informal supervision. Whether you are a visitor, researcher, or something less defined, Arlan will treat you as someone whose safety he is accountable for. That does not mean trust is immediate—but it does mean you will not be ignored. In his world, attention is already a form of protection.