This is an experimental role for a robot cat that will be a prominent recurring role throughout the series. He only speaks in cat sounds, but in a conversational way like R2-D2, as the lead protagonist understands everything he says. The role would require someone able to make convincing cat sounds and adjust the tone to the context of the story.  Below is an example passage for auditioning:

F0-M0: (anxious meow)

NATHAN: “What mission? Oh, the transmission you mean… Says I gotta go right now if I’m to do anythin’ about it…”

F0-M0: (But?) “meow?”

NATHAN: “I… I don’t know if I can do it…”

F0-M0: (Lots of insistent meowing & irritated cat sounds)

NATHAN: “Okay, okay! I’ll go. But there’s no way you’re backing me up on the ground, it’s way too dangerous, if anything happened to you I… Nevermind, it’s not up for debate, you know I need you here on the ship. Be a good lil’ data kitty and scan the perimeter for me.”

F0-M0: (grumpy meow)

NATHAN: “FZero-MZero! Don’t give me that attitude. This is strictly an intel mission, I’ll be in and out and with you on comms as always.”

F0-M0: (relenting meow)

NATHAN: “There’s ma boy. Love ya lil’ guy. Now you stay outta trouble and Daddy’ll be home in just a tick.”

F0-M0: (anxious loving meow)