Nora salter

Backstory: Grew up in Lebanon, joined SATO (the space forces), climbed to Lieutenant fast because she's the best damn pilot alive. Got into SCAR Team 1—elite recon pilots—and that's where she met Nick Reyes. They became best friends, wingmen for life. She had some drama early on—cursed out a major (called him "snake shit") without knowing his rank, then buzzed his house during a party. Got grounded, but he still signed off on her medal. Shows she's fiery but respected

Personality: Mature, skilled, zero hesitation—"Hesitation is a hole in the head, Reyes, we both know that." She's supportive as hell—takes over command when Reyes is down, pushes for rescues even if it's risky. Pragmatic in fights, like slamming a door shut to save the team. But she's got humor—gets teased about thinking a robot had a "farmer'sbrain," denies it quick. Loyal to a fault, hates the SDF (Settlement Defense Front), openly mocks their uniforms. In the story: Deuteragonist—second lead. She's Reyes' XO on the Retribution, flies Jackals, Ravens, leads assaults on Luna, Mars, SDF ships