Jan Stone is the main protagonist in the story. She is a well known graduate of the Pathfinder and Endeavor programs at the CSA Training Facility. Her father, Henry Stone was a lead project coordinator for the Eclipse One, the next large Space Cruiser that could outrun any of its predecessors. Henry was killed in a terrorist attack on the CSA Command Station, and ever since, Jan has pursued her dream of being part of the next Great Expansion. She is headstrong and smart, but also kind and compassionate. She has a heart for dogs in particular and has a mix named Bubbers.