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ARC — A Brighter Tomorrow

The constellation

Nothing here
stands alone

Family, command, rivalry and loyalty, mapped as one network. The Umarian ensemble holds the left field, the Marconian command the right, and the gap between them is the front line — every cross-faction bond has to cross it.

Bonds
37
Figures
15
Across the line
4

Tap anyone to open their dossier, where every bond is laid out.

Connection types

  • Family
  • Friend
  • Ally
  • Mentor
  • Commander
  • Subordinate
  • Military
  • Political
  • Rival
  • Enemy

Every bond here is drawn from the approved dossiers or stated outright in the manuscript. Select a character to isolate their network; select a line to read the relationship.

Complete index

Every documented bond

Each line below is drawn from a relationship panel on an approved dossier, or stated outright in the Book One manuscript.

Family · 6Friend · 4Ally · 4Mentor · 4Commander · 7Subordinate · 0Military · 1Political · 2Rival · 4Enemy · 5
  • Lakshe Spectre→Arca'n Spectre

    Family

    Her younger son. She believes in him even when the world doubts him. Her love and guidance shape his courage.

  • Lakshe Spectre→Casp'rid Spectre

    Family

    Her older son. He cooks for her, which she can always rely on.

  • Ikian Spectre→Lakshe Spectre

    Family

    His beloved wife. Partners in love, family, and a shared vision for a better Umara.

  • Ikian Spectre→Arca'n Spectre

    Family

    He's hard on his son — pushing him to be like him, though Arca'n wants to be someone else.

  • Ikian Spectre→Casp'rid Spectre

    Family

    Ikian's favorite son, who behaves like what Ikian expects.

  • Casp'rid Spectre→Arca'n Spectre

    Family

    Frustrated by his recklessness, but would do anything to protect him.

  • Arca'n Spectre→Jestra Wel'n

    Friend

    Closest friend. She would follow him anywhere.

  • Arca'n Spectre→Conl'n Zaxis

    Friend

    Best friend. They do almost everything together.

  • Jestra Wel'n→Conl'n Zaxis

    Friend

    Great friends who enjoy hanging out together.

  • Jestra Wel'n→Casp'rid Spectre

    Friend

    The Spectres feel like a second family to Jestra, especially Casp'rid.

  • Dunys Fikan→Arca'n Spectre

    Rival

    Childhood neighbor and constant rival. Often clashes with Arca'n but respects his strength.

  • Jestra Wel'n→Dunys Fikan

    Rival

    Doesn't like his bullying and attitude.

  • Conl'n Zaxis→Dunys Fikan

    Rival

    Fun to tease around. Keeps things interesting.

  • Casp'rid Spectre→Dunys Fikan

    Rival

    Knows of their rivalry with Arca'n, but does not get involved.

  • Mx. Saudran Truxtin→Arca'n Spectre

    Enemy

    Sees him as a threat and liability at first, and orders him hunted — then begins to see Arca'n as more than a threat as the truth unfolds.

  • Mx. Saudran Truxtin→Dunys Fikan

    Mentor

    Sees Dunys as a high-potential candidate for future P.S.O. leadership.

  • Mx. Saudran Truxtin→Dr. Vil Tasc'n

    Ally

    Mutual respect and understanding. They collaborate — and Saudran breaks protocol to share an Ancestral artifact with him.

  • President Bix Zeld'n→Mx. Saudran Truxtin

    Commander

    Saudran works under the President and advises on threats.

  • President Bix Zeld'n→General Bracsan Noor

    Commander

    Noor receives directives from the President and provides military counsel.

  • President Bix Zeld'n→Dr. Vil Tasc'n

    Political

    Collaborates on science, technology and medical support.

  • General Bracsan Noor→Mx. Saudran Truxtin

    Military

    Work closely together on planetary security and strategic operations.

  • General Bracsan Noor→Dunys Fikan

    Commander

    Tests Dunys' command ability to determine whether he is a capable leader — then hands him the Kraz'n.

  • General Bracsan Noor→Dr. Vil Tasc'n

    Ally

    Collaborate on defense technology and medical support.

  • Dr. Vil Tasc'n→Arca'n Spectre

    Mentor

    Sees great potential in Arca'n and offers guidance. It is the S.T.A. that discovers his unusual talents.

  • Dr. Vil Tasc'n→Jestra Wel'n

    Mentor

    Encourages her path and supports her desire to help others.

  • Dr. Vil Tasc'n→Conl'n Zaxis

    Mentor

    Respects his honesty and open nature. Offers advice like an older brother.

  • Ikian Spectre→President Bix Zeld'n

    Political

    Ikian serves as a respected senator of Soteria at Capitol Point, within President Zeld'n's government.

  • Emperor Dimonicur→Retlor Grzak

    Commander

    His Fleet Admiral and right hand in command of the imperial war effort.

  • Emperor Dimonicur→Corokor Xagger

    Commander

    Leads scout and ground operations while carrying out the Emperor's orders.

  • Emperor Dimonicur→Fractur Bozgat

    Commander

    Chief strategist who designs major war plans — and quietly reports potential threats straight to the Emperor.

  • Retlor Grzak→Corokor Xagger

    Commander

    Xagger serves under Grzak as his top Corokor and Scout Fleet commander. Retlor orders him to scout Umara and report findings back.

  • Retlor Grzak→Fractur Bozgat

    Ally

    Bozgat coordinates with Retlor while designing the path to victory, reporting directly to him.

  • Corokor Xagger→Fractur Bozgat

    Ally

    Work closely together to execute large-scale war plans.

  • Retlor Grzak→Arca'n Spectre

    Enemy

    Retlor sees the Umarians as obstacles to be eliminated. He does not know Arca'n and never meets him in Book 1.

  • Corokor Xagger→General Bracsan Noor

    Enemy

    Xagger's Scout Fleet meets Noor's planetary defense above Umara.

  • Corokor Xagger→Dunys Fikan

    Enemy

    Xagger commits his fighters; Dunys takes the Kraz'n up to meet them.

  • Fractur Bozgat→President Bix Zeld'n

    Enemy

    Bozgat considers the Umarians unpredictable and a dangerous obstacle to Marconian victory.