Voodoo Planet · Character

Captain Jellico

Captain of the Solar Queen, whose crisp, unflappable voice asks the practical question even while a faceless thing walks toward the brush where his crew hides.

supporting

Also known as Jellico

First appearance: I

As a supporting figure in Voodoo Planet, Captain Jellico is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Arranges the visit to Khatka with Asaki; grants Dane leave.

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With Dane Thorson (professional): Captain Jellico is Dane's commanding officer, maintaining a formal but respectful professional relationship. With Chief Ranger Asaki (professional): Jellico and Asaki work together as allies, coordinating efforts between the Solar Queen crew and the planetary rangers. With Medic Tau (professional): Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Khatkan expedition team
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Dane Thorson
professional · positive
Captain Jellico is Dane's commanding officer, maintaining a formal but respectful… How this plays out →
Chief Ranger Asaki
professional · positive
Medic Tau
professional · positive
Nymani
professional · positive
Sindbad
social · ambivalent
Chief Ranger Asaki
professional · positive
Medic Tau
professional · positive
Chief Ranger Asaki
professional · positive
Dane Thorson
professional · positive
Captain Jellico is Dane's commanding officer, maintaining a formal but respectful… How this plays out →
Medic Tau
professional · positive
Nymani
professional · positive
Dane Thorson
professional · positive
Captain Jellico is Dane's commanding officer, maintaining a formal but respectful… How this plays out →

Dane Thorson
Captain Jellico is Dane's commanding officer, maintaining a formal but respectful professional relationship.
Chief Ranger Asaki
Jellico and Asaki work together as allies, coordinating efforts between the Solar Queen crew and the planetary rangers.
Medic Tau
Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.
Nymani
Jellico interacts with Nymani primarily in a professional capacity as a liaison and ranger.
Sindbad
Jellico tolerates Sindbad as a ship's mascot but has little direct interaction with him.
Chief Ranger Asaki
Jellico and Asaki work together as allies, coordinating efforts between the Solar Queen crew and the planetary rangers.
Medic Tau
Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.
Chief Ranger Asaki
Jellico and Asaki work together as allies, coordinating efforts between the Solar Queen crew and the planetary rangers.
Dane Thorson
Captain Jellico is Dane's commanding officer, maintaining a formal but respectful professional relationship.
Medic Tau
Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.
Nymani
Jellico interacts with Nymani primarily in a professional capacity as a liaison and ranger.
Dane Thorson
Captain Jellico is Dane's commanding officer, maintaining a formal but respectful professional relationship.

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In the story

Captain Jellico appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
Arranges the visit to Khatka with Asaki; grants Dane leave.
II
Present during the discussions and the magical confrontation, ready to act if needed.
III
Accepts Asaki's oath, chooses a blaster, and later discovers the crash site has magnetic rocks that may indicate sabotage.
IV
In pain from his injury; agrees with Tau about the rock's color; participates in the fight; questions Asaki about the dangers.
V
Remains cool under pressure, shooting the phantom rock ape twice. Questions the nature of the attacks and accepts Tau's explanation of mass hallucination.
VI
Leads the group during the graz attack, uses his blaster to fend off bulls, and scouts the route ahead from a tree.
VII
Proposes the stampede tactic and focuses on disabling the com unit.
VIII
Oversees the aftermath, examines Tau, and declines Asaki's invitation to visit Zoboru preserve.

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