Pietro and Cal

Talion is the leader of the eco-terrorist resistance cell fighting the Black Mountain mining megacorporation in the Arcadia Iruyana settlement. She is a strong-willed and imposing character who isn't afraid to use the enemy's own weapons against them. She has the unwavering support of Kiwi, a young hacker who acts as her right-hand woman.

Who is she? Kiwi is a hacker and acts as a liaison between the protagonists and the resistance. She's the one who helps Cal and Pietro get involved in the operation against Black Mountain. Personality: Of all the characters in the pilot, Kiwi probably has the most laid-back and likeable energy. In fact, one review of the episode describes her directly as "the most likeable character." She has a much more relaxed personality than the brothers, which prevents the scenes from being constantly dark. And this is important because Kiwi isn't simply "the hacker who gives them information." She's a character who is an active part of the resistance movement.
Appearance: Kiwi has a much more striking and extravagant visual design than Cal and Pietro. Her aesthetic blends punk, cyberpunk, technology, and youthful identity. She is immediately distinguishable from the brothers by her silhouette, accessories, and overall style. Her design conveys that she is much more integrated into the technological world than the protagonists: while Cal and Pietro use technology to travel and fight, Kiwi seems to live directly within that ecosystem.

Who is he? Tata is Cal and Pietro's grandfather. He worked at the Black Mountain mines and disappeared along with several others while working deep inside the mountain. Tata's disappearance is the event that sets the story in motion.
His importance: Tata represents much more than "the missing grandfather." For the brothers, he is part of their past, their family, and the life they had before Black Mountain and mining operations changed everything. That's why the search carries such a heavy emotional weight. Cal wants to find him to get revenge. Pietro wants to find him to save him. And that difference stems from the same person: Tata. Appearance: His design contrasts with that of the protagonists because he has a much more mature and traditional appearance. He doesn't seem like a character built around cyberpunk aesthetics, but rather someone belonging to the Andean community and the world before the technological transformation. This also reinforces his symbolic function: Tata connects the boys to family, the land, and the past.

Cal is considerably more rebellious, impulsive, and confrontational. His grandfather's disappearance doesn't primarily awaken hope in him, but rather anger and a desire for revenge. Bellolandia describes him directly as the brother who wants revenge and to "break everything," so his approach to the problem is much more aggressive and direct. He has a "let's go against them" attitude: instead of accepting the rules of the system that dominates Arcadia Iruyana, he wants to confront it. This fits with the fact that both are presented as rebellious brothers who stand up to the Black Mountain mining corporation. Cal seems to have less patience for waiting for answers or following safe paths; when he believes something is wrong, his reaction is to act. But what's interesting is that his harshness doesn't mean he doesn't care about his family. On the contrary: his anger stems precisely from the loss of his grandfather and what the corporation represents to him. His desire for revenge can be understood as a way of channeling his pain and powerlessness. That's why his conflict with Pietro isn't simply "one good guy versus one bad guy": they both want to find the same person and confront the same problem, but their ways of reacting are completely different.

Cal: rage → resistance → revenge → impulsiveness → wants to confront and destroy what he considers responsible.

And it is precisely this opposition that makes them work well as a duo: Pietro tries to preserve hope while Cal turns pain into fury.

Cal's clothing follows the same functional, cyberpunk logic as Pietro's, though his outfit has a more aggressive presence. He wears dark, form-fitting garments that don't restrict his movement, along with protective gear and technological details. His gloves complement his arm equipment, and his high-tech sneakers are one of the most recognizable elements of the design. The ensemble blends streetwear, sports equipment, and futuristic technology, making the two brothers appear ready to navigate the Black Mountain facility and perform demanding physical maneuvers. This combination of advanced technology with streetwear is precisely one of the visual characteristics that the press highlighted in Electro Andes' design.

Cal shares several physical traits with Pietro, being his brother, but his design has a somewhat more striking presence. He has short, messy, dark hair with prominent strands that contribute to his rebellious appearance. His eyes are dark, and his expression is usually more serious and determined, which fits his personality and his goal of revenge. His skin also has a tan/olive tone. Like Pietro, Cal uses the characteristic gloves and high-tech footwear, which are a fundamental part of both characters' aesthetics. The shoes have a futuristic and specialized look, directly linking the brothers to the cyberpunk technology of the series' world.

Pietro is the most hopeful, sensitive, and rescue-oriented brother, though that doesn't mean he's naive or weak. Faced with his grandfather's disappearance, his first reaction isn't to destroy or seek revenge, but to believe he might still be alive and that there's a chance of finding him. This hope also seems to act as a kind of moral anchor for him: even in a dangerous and oppressive situation, he tries to keep his focus on saving his grandfather and not simply on making those he considers responsible pay. He has a more human and emotional approach, and it's clear that what's happening matters to him personally. He might appear worried, tense, or scared, but he keeps going. He's not the typical character who acts because he "isn't afraid"; rather, he seems to keep going despite his fear. His bond with Cal is also important: they aren't simply working together as partners, but are brothers and share the exact same loss, so the conflict between them carries significant emotional weight.
Pietro also represents the part of the story that still believes something can be salvaged. While the world around them is marked by exploitation, surveillance, and hopelessness, he retains a kind of will to rescue. That's why his attitude contrasts so sharply with Cal's: Pietro looks ahead thinking, "We can still find him," while Cal seems to look back thinking, "They did this to us, and they have to pay for it."
In summary — Pietro: hope → rescue → concern → perseverance → wants to find his grandfather alive.

Pietro wears practical, form-fitting clothing designed for rapid movement during infiltrations. His outfit has an urban and futuristic aesthetic, with dark garments combined with technological details. He wears a tight-fitting top, durable pants, and technological equipment on his hands and feet. His sneakers are particularly large and striking compared to the rest of his clothing, with a mechanical/futuristic appearance that sets them apart from ordinary sneakers. Overall, his attire conveys the idea of ​​a teenager from a marginalized, technologically advanced environment who needs functional clothing to run, jump, and face the dangers of Arcadia Iruyana.

Pietro has a youthful and slender appearance, befitting his age. He wears his short, dark, and tousled hair pulled back into a half-ponytail, with strands falling haphazardly around his forehead. His face is angular but still retains adolescent features, and his dark eyes have a bright and determined expression. His skin is a light brown/tan tone. One of the most striking features of his design is the technological elements incorporated into his body, especially his tech-enabled shoes, which are part of his equipment and allow him to perform much more extreme movements and maneuvers. He also uses tech-enabled gloves, visually integrated with the rest of his gear. These accessories don't seem like mere garments: they are part of the brothers' visual identity and the concept of humans using technology to surpass their physical capabilities.

Type: Mining Megacorporation / Technocratic Power. Black Mountain is practically the world's great structural antagonist. The company exploits the natural resources of Arcadia Iruyana and exerts a very strong control over the settlement. It's not just a company that owns a mine: its power directly affects the lives of the population. The conflict revolves around extractivism, the exploitation of resources and people, inequality, and the clash between technological progress and the conservation of the territory. And there's something even worse: The mining operation ends up awakening ancient forces that were connected to the mountain. In other words: "Black Mountain believes it's excavating to obtain resources." But in reality, it's meddling with something it shouldn't touch. The original promotional material already suggested that the mining uncovers an extremely energy-rich mineral that was associated with an ancient, sealed evil.

What it is: An Andean settlement set in a near-future/dystopian future. It's the main setting of the story and is under the control of Black Mountain, a mining megacorporation. The geographical inspiration comes from the Andes Mountains and, particularly, from places like Iruya, Salta, and high-altitude mining settlements. The creators' goal doesn't seem to be to literally represent a specific Argentinian province, but rather to construct a fictional version of the Andes that feels authentically South American. And this is important for our scenes: it's not simply a neon-lit cyberpunk city. The world combines mountains, mining, communities, advanced technology, poverty, industrial structures, and Andean cultural elements. Even symbols inspired by Andean culture appear, such as references to the sun and moon in Quechua, and gestures related to mountains.

Streets with neon signs, cables and metal structures mixed with old buildings; motorcycles and modern vehicles circulating between traditional neighborhoods; large corporate facilities dominating the landscape and, in the surroundings, quieter areas where you can still find a humble little house like Michelle's.

The world of Electro Andes presents an urban, technological, and rather chaotic environment where daily life coexists with elements of science fiction and technology far more advanced than usual. The cities have an aesthetic marked by industrial structures, buildings, busy streets, vehicles, and large facilities related to energy and technology. One of the most important aspects of the environment is the presence of powerful corporations and organizations that directly influence people's lives. This creates a society where technology not only serves to facilitate daily life but can also become a tool for control, surveillance, and conflict. Despite all this modernity, the setting retains a Latin American, and particularly Argentinian, identity. It is not a futuristic world completely detached from our reality: there are neighborhoods, streets, businesses, dilapidated places, ordinary people, and everyday situations that contrast with the technological elements. This mix makes the world feel familiar and recognizable. There is also a marked contrast between the more developed areas and those that are more humble or far removed from major urban centers. While some areas boast modern facilities and a strong technological presence, others retain older buildings, dilapidated roads, and simpler dwellings. Overall, the atmosphere conveys a sense of constant energy, movement, and danger. The streets can shift from relatively calm to rapidly becoming scenes of chases, confrontations, or conflicts with the organizations that control certain sectors. And it is precisely this contrast between the everyday, the Argentinian, and the futuristic that is part of the universe's charm.

Provisional classification: Transformed humans/crystallized entities
Origin: Black Mountain Excavations
Zone: Depths of Arcadia Iruyana
Relationship with the mineral: Confirmed visually and narratively, but the exact mechanism is not yet officially explained.

Who were they? Before becoming those creatures, they were people connected to the excavations and the deep areas of the mountain. This is especially important because the disappearance of workers is directly related to the mystery of the mine. Tata, for example, disappears while working for Black Mountain, and the brothers' search begins precisely because of these disappearances. The official premise states that Cal and Pietro venture into the mountain to find him. Therefore, one of the most unsettling ideas of the episode is that "disappearing" doesn't necessarily mean simply dying or being taken by Black Mountain. Some of those who disappeared may have ended up becoming something else entirely.

What's wrong with them?
The mineral seems to physically affect those who come into contact with it. The transformation produces an increasingly less human appearance: the body begins to incorporate crystalline structures, and the person ends up acquiring characteristics of a creature. The image is especially disturbing because it doesn't appear to be a monster that was simply born there. It's a transformed human being. And that gives the creatures a much more tragic role in the story.
What do they become?
Those affected end up transformed into humanoid/crystalline creatures, their bodies deformed by the mineral. The crystal doesn't function merely as a kind of external armor: visually, it appears to have integrated with their bodies. The transformation gradually distances them from their human form and turns them into entities capable of navigating the depths of the mountain.