LANCE SHEPHERD (Male, 20–25) – A Lead Character, a brilliant mechanical engineering student whose technical genius and hidden past shape his journey from quiet innovator to armored vigilante.

Character Overview:  Lance is an engineering student at New Atlantis University, balancing humble circumstances with extraordinary intellect. His engineering skills rival seasoned professionals, and he serves as the tech mastermind behind the vigilante duo he forms with Adam. From armor systems to advanced AI, Lance builds the tools that make their mission possible. Though confident and composed, he carries secrets that hint at a deeper, more complex history—one that occasionally strains his partnership and adds tension to his otherwise heroic persona. Season One introduces him as both a grounded protagonist and a quietly evolving mystery.

Voice & Performance Requirements:

• Youthful but mature voice that conveys intelligence, determination, and quiet strength

• Ability to deliver technical exposition with clarity and engagement

• Range that captures confident expertise, subtle vulnerability, and moral conviction

• Skill in portraying physical presence and tactical focus through voice alone

• Comfort with scenes involving engineering dialogue, strategic planning, and emotional conflict

• Voice that suggests both mentor-like insight and student-like curiosity

• Talent for hinting at hidden layers beneath a composed exterior

• Ability to evolve the performance as Lance transitions from idealistic student to seasoned vigilante

Character Inspiration:  Lance is the kind of person who builds solutions before asking for help. He’s driven by purpose, haunted by history, and quietly shaping the future of New Atlantis—one invention at a time.

This is a lead role with substantial dialogue, emotional depth, and long-term character development across the series.