Orion Curly Carling

Professionalism and Competence: Curly is an excellent pilot and technical captain. He knows the Tulpar inside and out, respects company protocols, even the silly ones, and pilots the ship flawlessly. For him, work is a zone of absolute confidence.

High Emotional Intelligence: He's a good listener. Curly is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely warm to people. He doesn't act like an untouchable boss: he treats Daisuke like an understanding older brother, and Swansea with deep respect for his experience.

Optimism and Ambition: He has clear goals. Curly believed in the corporate dream of Pony Express, sincerely hoping for a promotion, and tries to instill this enthusiasm in the team. But later, he realized this and became more cautious. He's not cynical; he has a burning passion for his work.

Diplomacy: Curly is a natural at smoothing things over. If a minor dispute arises on the ship (for example, Swansea is grumbling at Daisuke again about spilled oil), Curly will resolve it with a gentle smile or a joke. He prefers compromise and is good at negotiating.

Phlegmatic-sanguine.
Curly is truly calm, balanced, and stable. It's difficult to upset him with everyday trivialities. Unlike the hot-tempered Swansea or the panicky Anya, Curly exudes a safe, grounding energy. He's the one who brings an element of normalcy and routine to deep space.

When it comes to purely technical emergencies or operational contingencies, Curly acts with composure, coolness, and speed. His hands never shake when he's at the controls. He maintains a clear head, gives precise orders according to instructions, and maintains control of the situation. His calm during flight gives others a sense of security.

Orion is his real name, Carling is his surname. Curly is what his friends and colleagues call him for short. It's a common nickname for people with curly hair.

Before the accident, Grant "Curly" Carling was the epitome of the ideal leader, a charismatic "golden boy" and the pride of the Pony Express Corporation. He appears incredibly charming, confident, and powerfully built, with a medium build, kind blue eyes, a light stubble, and neat blond curls parted in the middle. Wearing his signature dark blue overalls over a vibrant red and yellow T-shirt, he radiates optimism and professionalism on a ship.

Curly is genuinely dedicated to his work, strictly adheres to company rules, and naively believes in its ideals. As captain of the cargo ship Tulpar, he exudes a gentle and caring attitude toward the crew: he always tries to smooth things over, lift everyone's spirits, and maintain a healthy atmosphere on board. However, his main weaknesses are his overtrust of people, his "A" syndrome.

Outside of grueling space missions, Curly leads an active and fulfilling life on Earth, striving to spend as much time as possible surrounded by friends and his extended family. He loves trying new things, enjoys weightlifting, and maintains excellent physical fitness. However, his greatest passion, confirmed by the creators, is winter sports, especially snowboarding. Winter is his favorite season.