Rock Johnson & the Enigma Tome

I have been playing around with writing (probably never do it, but hey, fun to dream!) and I got the idea to make a paperback book cover to get a feel for the theme and the main character. I played around for a bit in MidJourney and ended up with this image of a heroic adventurer atop a submerging Nazi submarine. Looks fun!

Kordon Kommander [Space Patrol]

The notorious pirate fleet known as Kordon’s Kommandos is led by Kordon Commander. While little is known about who is beneath the helmet, whoever wears the mask is highly intelligent, an expert in space craft combat maneuvers, and a master of the art of piracy. The fact Kordon has a deep hatred of Captain Jax and the crew of the Argo3 is well-known and likely due to a recently foiled heist of the Cardonian Diamond, a 5,000 carat diamond.

Their latest action was an extremely profitable heist of valuables from Science Station Tanuga IV, estimated to be of ¢33k (UPF  credits). Kordon Commander is number three on the UFP Space Patrol Most Wanted List.

Kordon's crew is typically human, though rumors of other alien species joining is not unheard of. They are always equipped with armor and energy weapons of various types.

The Sathar [Space Patrol]

The Sathar are an antagonistic bipedal worm-like race from an unknown solar system. At this time a great deal is unknown about the Sathar. From initial contact with humanity they have been aggressive and all further attempts to have conducive discussions have been met with violence and destruction. Because of this, the UPF has a standard operating  guidance of “defensive posture always, offensive posture when possible” to all  in their operating area of operations. 

Scientists at Space Patrol are keen to get their hands on a Sathar specimen for study. As of yet, not a single body has been recovered from encounters. Though some claim to have seen a self-destruct mechanism that obliterates a dead Sathar before the body can be recovered. This has not been verified by the UPF Science Division. So much is unknown about this violent predator, even the smallest tidbits of information about these worms are invaluable to the protection of the UPF. 

The universal recommendation is stay clear of the Sathar. - UPF command

Ssss, yessss humanssssss, diessss.  -Sathar

Cadet Happy [Space Patrol]

 

Cadet Flint Robbleson is an orphan left behind on a hulking spacecraft by uncaring parents when he was seven years old. Until he was twelve he spent the years stowing away on various commercial freighters traveling the cosmos, dodging capture, scraping together the clothes, food, and tools he needed to survive. 

During one such excursion, the craft he was catching a ride on was attacked by pirates. In the battle the craft was left derelict and floating among an asteroid field. Struggling to survive and the last person on the craft, Flint thought this might be his last trip until the Argo3 appeared just as oxygen was running out. Rescued by Cpt Jax and Lt Addy, Flint immediately took to the pair as adopted parents and when they attempted to drop him off at the nearest Space Patrol station, he simply did what he knew best and stowed away on the Argo3.

This happened five times. 

On the fifth attempt to leave Flint behind, Cpt Jax and Lt Addy found themselves in a tight spot and were saved by the ingenuity of the young, plucky boy. Realizing Flint’s  potential and the connection all three had made, Cpt Jax officially made Flint - who he nicknamed ‘Happy’ due to Flint’s eternal optimism - one of the crew. One year later, Cadet Happy is now the official technical wizard and mechanic of the Argo3 and an invaluable member of the crew.

Sure thing, Cap! One quasiponic thingamajig coming up! -Happy

Lt. Deering [Space Patrol]

Adeline Deering is the sole daughter of  Senator Asimov Deering, one of the senior politicians on Mars and for most of her life she lived filled the role of a wealthy politician’s dutiful daughter, attending glitzy events, smiling for the camera, and generally not doing or saying anything that could offend and ruin her father’s illustriously long career. That was until the day the criminal gang called The Outfit struck an event her father was attending to steal jewelry off the wealthy attendees, Adeline watched as an elderly woman was accosted by a ruffian. Infuriated, she swiped his pistol and a scuffle ensued. During the chaos the trigger was pulled and the criminal was later incarcerated. Adeline was hailed as a hero, but inside her something had changed. Rather than sit and talk about change like her father, she wanted to exact that change and be the reason things changed for good. Two weeks later, and against her father’s wishes, she joined the Space Patrol.

As the co-pilot of the Argo3, Addy has distinguished herself as an exceptional Space Ranger. Her inquisitive mind has a deep lust for knowledge and understanding. Her brilliance and scientific knowledge has led to many mission’s success. A secret passion for the heart of Cpt Jax has caused more than a few awkward moments between them. Her motherly instincts have given her a strong feeling of protectiveness for Cadet Happy, causing many disagreements with Cpt Jax who she feels puts Happy in far too many dangerous situations.

The positronic deflections are off the spectrum! Reversing the polarity on the anti-matter integrator should reduce quantum fluctuations. - Addy

CPT Jax Bolton [Space Patrol]

Captain Jax Bolton is an infamous pilot in the Space Patrol, a division of space cops that police the space lanes. They are tasked with the protection of civilians, merchants, and the arrest of criminals and pirates that constantly plague the trade and travel routes between the civilized planets of the United Planetary Federation (UPF).

Cpt Jax is a charismatic pilot with a roguish smile and ace with his pistol. He is faithful to his friends, loyal to the Space Patrol, quick with his wit, a strict adherence to the law, a brilliant detective, makes the ladies weak in the knees, often a bur in authorities' boot, and endlessly optimistic. When innocents are in danger and everything is on the line, Cpt Jax is the man the UPF sends in to save the day. They may not agree with his tactics, or condone his actions, but they will usually swallow their pride because he is able to stop bad things from happening.

Due to the numerous times in which he has foiled a major theft, freed a hostage, captured a person on the top 10 most wanted list, recovered stolen goods, and tossed bad guys in the slammer, he has made quite a long list of enemies. They are out there and they want revenge.

The future is worth the fight. - Cpt Jax

Here I am.. What are your other two wishes? - Cpt Jax

At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; without law and justice he is but a savage. - Cpt Jax