Star Born · Character

Soriki

The RS 10's com-tech, headset clamped over his ears, keeping the flitter tethered to the ship by voice alone.

supporting

Also known as Soriki

As a supporting figure in Star Born, Soriki is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Com-tech; wears a headset to maintain communication with the ship; impatient and anxious about the alien flyer.

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Soriki rides behind Raf with the com clamped to his skull, the expedition's lifeline to the silver pencil of the RS 10 receding behind them. He is the quiet professional whose constant chatter of coordinates and…

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Character Web

5 connections

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Friendship
Professional
Social

Character groups

Expedition core team
Protagonist
Minor expedition figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

Raf Kurbi
friendship · positive
Raf and Soriki are close companions and crewmates, relying on each other during tense… How this plays out →
Captain Hobart
professional · ambivalent
Lablet
professional · ambivalent
Dalgard Nordis
social · ambivalent
Pax
social · ambivalent
Raf Kurbi
friendship · positive
Raf and Soriki are close companions and crewmates, relying on each other during tense… How this plays out →
Raf Kurbi
friendship · positive
Raf and Soriki are close companions and crewmates, relying on each other during tense… How this plays out →
Captain Hobart
professional · ambivalent
Lablet
professional · ambivalent
Dalgard Nordis
social · ambivalent
Captain Hobart
professional · ambivalent
Pax
social · ambivalent

Raf Kurbi
Raf and Soriki are close companions and crewmates, relying on each other during tense space missions.
Captain Hobart
Hobart commands Soriki as part of his crew, with a standard officer-enlisted dynamic.
Lablet
Lablet and Soriki have a limited professional association, often involving technical tasks.
Dalgard Nordis
Dalgard and Soriki are acquaintances from different groups, with limited direct interaction.
Pax
Pax and Soriki have a brief, neutral encounter as strangers from different species.
Raf Kurbi
Raf and Soriki are close companions and crewmates, relying on each other during tense space missions.
Raf Kurbi
Raf and Soriki are close companions and crewmates, relying on each other during tense space missions.
Captain Hobart
Hobart commands Soriki as part of his crew, with a standard officer-enlisted dynamic.
Lablet
Lablet and Soriki have a limited professional association, often involving technical tasks.
Dalgard Nordis
Dalgard and Soriki are acquaintances from different groups, with limited direct interaction.
Captain Hobart
Hobart commands Soriki as part of his crew, with a standard officer-enlisted dynamic.
Pax
Pax and Soriki have a brief, neutral encounter as strangers from different species.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Soriki appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Civilization
Com-tech; wears a headset to maintain communication with the ship; impatient and anxious about the alien flyer.
Treasure Hunt
Soriki records the proceedings with a palm recorder and later sends a message back to the RS 10 via com.
Airlift
Com-tech sharing the flitter with Raf; also disturbed by the alien attack and remains quiet afterward.
X: The Dead Guardians
Soriki shares Raf's unease, noting the aliens' cautious behavior and hinting at distrust of their hosts.
Alien Patrol
Modifies Raf's helmet with a homing buzzer to guide him back, and suggests watch-and-watch monitoring of the aliens.
A Hound Is Loosed
Awakened Raf early in the morning; not directly present but mentioned.
XIV: The Prisoner
Warns Raf to be careful and use his homer, showing friendliness and concern for the pilot's safety.
XVI: Surprise Attack
Soriki is mentioned as being with the flitter, and Raf worries about his safety after the events in the arena.
Not Yet—
Target of Raf's mental message; described as a com-tech with a broad face and cheerful demeanor.

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