Lockjaw: Acting wing commander, I would remind you that this is a debrief, not a tribunal. The issue must be addressed, but this is neither the time or place for it. A radiation expert from House Ursa has volunteered to serve as our ship surgeo. We're also in need of repairs and resupply. Unfortunately, a Drogahri blockade is between us and the nearest allied star port. That's where the three of you come in. If you're going to serve this ship though, I think it's important you know what happened to our lancers. I've already signed too many letters of consolation to grieving families. The rock started her mission with six of House Fenris' finest lancer knights. All of them are dead, or missing in action. It takes years of training to hit a target with a K-lance without destroying your own fighter... ...and it just got far more difficult. Maybe it's related to that cloaking device theory, but whatever the case, every lance run against a Drogahri ship since the war started has ended with the pilot's death. Because of that, high command has ordered that all use of K-lances against the enemy be forbidden until further notice.
Jake, Mika and Mattrick: What!?
Lockjaw: Your full mission briefing is in two days. Dismissed.
Few knights are more haughty and headstrong than Mattrick of House Taurus. His physical strength, determination and loyalty make him highly valuable in a fight, but his boorish manners and temper often get the better of him. Of Commander Garret's three lieutenants, Mattrick has the most combat experience.
Age: 28
Sex: Male
Height 7'1" (216 cm)
Species: Cattle (Bos Taurus)
Affiliation: House Taurus
Rank: Lancer Knight 1st Lieutenant
A young knight of House Fenris, and one of the first mutts in recent history to have been given the title. Commander Rolf Garret made young Jake his squire after seeing his fast reflexes and a strong moral compass when he was living as a street urchin. When Jake became a knight, he served with Rolf in the Banner Sentinels as his wingmate.
Age: 21
Sex: Male
Height 5'8" (173cm)
Species: Dog (Canis Lupus F.)
Affiliation: House Fenris
Rank: Lancer Knight 2nd Lieutenant
A knight from House Bastet who volunteered to join the Banner Sentinels. Despite her academic achievements and high marks in simulated combat, the only commander willing to fly with her was Rolf Garret. Mika has devoted herself to service as a knight in hopes of restoring her house's marred reputation.
Age: 20
Sex: Female
Height 5'4" (162cm)
Species: Iberian Lynx (Lynx L. Pardinus)
Fealty: House Bastet
Rank: Lancer Knight 2nd Lieutenant