Marcus Cole
Protagonist
Born
b. 2150
Origin
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Era
2192–2220
About
The Long Watch protagonist. Captain of ISV Resolute, then Resolute II. ISCA-flagged exploration-class. American-built at Houston Interstellar Yards. Charleston-born, Geneva-trained. ~2221–early 2230s (the treaty years): recalled to flag rank — served as an Admiral — in a military-diplomatic capacity, securing the Nhál treaties and the hard military side of turning first contact into a working alliance. mid–late 2230s: continued as Ambassador to the Nhál (civilian diplomatic), deepening the partnership.
The Long Watch The Long Watch protagonist. Captain of ISV Resolute (Book 1–Book 3), then Resolute II (Book 3–Book 5). ISCA-flagged exploration-class. American-built at Houston Interstellar Yards. Charleston-born, Geneva-trained.