SPACE-B characters
Share
SPACE-B has 60 original characters; each one has a job, a distinctive look and something to do in the scene. The whole cast is listed below in seven teams.
The 12 characters who carry the story
The main chain of errors passes through these twelve people; they are designed to be recognisable even at small scale in different corners of the scene.
- General Manager
Rauf Bey
Gives orders to everyone from his glass office and manages the panic with the wrong information.
Tall, thin moustache, suit and tie; carries a megaphone.
- Chief Researcher
Prof. Lale
Spots the problem with the experiment but cannot explain it properly.
Wild white hair, lab coat, round glasses.
- Lab Assistant
Seda
Swaps the sample labels by mistake and starts the whole chain.
Short hair, glasses, coloured sample labels.
- Alarm Operator
Mahir
Forwards the alarm from the lab to the wrong station.
Headset, broad shoulders, a console full of buttons.
- Data Analyst
Sibel
Misreads the symbols and changes the instruction.
Thin-framed glasses, two monitors, coloured pens.
- Communications Officer
Tuna
Hears half the message and passes on the rest by guessing.
A big radio, a wired headset, a microphone.
- Flight Director
Ferah
Runs the launch sequence believing everything is ready.
Hair in a bun, dark uniform, a checklist.
- Chief Technician
Tarık
Fits the wrong part to the rocket: the technical link in the chain.
Dirty overalls, a big set of spanners.
- Launch Chief
Güner
Starts the countdown believing preparations are complete.
Red hard hat, whistle, stopwatch.
- Parts Runner
Orhan
Misreads the symbols and delivers the blue gear instead of the blue valve.
Blue overalls, big glasses, a hand truck.
- Cleaner
Naciye Hanım
Carries on cleaning through the alarm and causes wet-floor chaos.
Turquoise apron, mop, cleaning cart.
- Fuel Tanker Driver
Faruk
Leaves the fuel hose connected while the rocket is prepared for launch.
Yellow overalls, a big hat, the tanker cab.
The whole cast
Management 7 people
| Character | Look | Role in the scene |
|---|---|---|
| Rauf BeyGeneral Manager | Tall, thin moustache, suit and tie; carries a megaphone. | Gives orders to everyone from his glass office and manages the panic with the wrong information. |
| Şermin HanımDeputy General Manager | Short hair, big glasses; carries towers of files. | Tries to solve every problem with a procedure file. |
| MertCommunications Manager | Shiny jacket, selfie stick, press passes. | Live-streams the launch with the camera pointing the wrong way. |
| FikretFinance Manager | Short, tight waistcoat; carries a calculator. | Switches off a system he considers unnecessary, to save money. |
| AylinLegal Counsel | Serious face, yellow sticky notes, a big rubber stamp. | Still chasing signatures and approvals in the middle of an emergency. |
| DuyguHR Manager | Colourful outfit, a staff list and a camera. | Lines the staff up for a group photo while the alarm is ringing. |
| Erol BeyInvestor | White suit, large sunglasses, gold watch. | Waits for his chance to press the red button in front of the rocket. |
Science and research 12 people
| Character | Look | Role in the scene |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. LaleChief Researcher | Wild white hair, lab coat, round glasses. | Spots the problem with the experiment but cannot explain it properly. |
| Dr. KıvançPhysicist | Hair standing on end, metal rods. | Busy with a static electricity rig. |
| Dr. SelinChemist | Coloured gloves, safety goggles, a hair cap. | Mixes the wrong two substances and sets off a flood of foam. |
| BoraResearch Assistant | A huge backpack and notebooks that keep falling out. | Puts an important sample in the wrong cabinet. |
| Dr. NihatMathematician | Checked shirt, long ruler, hands always calculating. | Prepares the symbol-heavy formula that is sent to control. |
| Dr. EceAstronomer | Binoculars and a star-patterned outfit. | Watches something else in the sky instead of the rocket. |
| MinaRobotics Specialist | Short purple hair, a mechanical arm rig. | Installs the update that makes the robot take the wrong commands. |
| Dr. CemBotanist | Muddy boots, a plant-patterned apron. | His experimental plant grows right out of the lab. |
| Dr. PınarBiologist | Braided hair, sample boxes, a magnifying glass. | Tries to catch the test creature that got away. |
| Dr. OkanCryogenics Specialist | Thick coat, gloves, a frosted beard. | Gets stuck in the cold store. |
| SedaLab Assistant | Short hair, glasses, coloured sample labels. | Swaps the sample labels by mistake and starts the whole chain. |
| ArdaPhD Student | Sleepless eyes, a coffee mug, a blanket. | Falls asleep under the test rig. |
Operations and control 9 people
| Character | Look | Role in the scene |
|---|---|---|
| MahirAlarm Operator | Headset, broad shoulders, a console full of buttons. | Forwards the alarm from the lab to the wrong station. |
| SibelData Analyst | Thin-framed glasses, two monitors, coloured pens. | Misreads the symbols and changes the instruction. |
| TunaCommunications Officer | A big radio, a wired headset, a microphone. | Hears half the message and passes on the rest by guessing. |
| FerahFlight Director | Hair in a bun, dark uniform, a checklist. | Runs the launch sequence believing everything is ready. |
| YalçınWeather Specialist | An anemometer and a weather board. | Works from the wrong weather data. |
| EkinSignal Technician | Big headphones, reels of coloured cable. | Crosses two communication lines. |
| MuratData Entry Clerk | Small glasses, a keyboard, a large coffee cup. | Types a coffee order number into the emergency screen by mistake. |
| NilNavigation Officer | Map-print shirt, laser pointer. | Opens the wrong map instead of the rocket trajectory. |
| ŞafakNight Shift Worker | Sleep mask, head on the desk. | Still thinks the shift is over while the alarm rings. |
Rocket engineers and technical crew 12 people
| Character | Look | Role in the scene |
|---|---|---|
| TarıkChief Technician | Dirty overalls, a big set of spanners. | Fits the wrong part to the rocket: the technical link in the chain. |
| GünerLaunch Chief | Red hard hat, whistle, stopwatch. | Starts the countdown believing preparations are complete. |
| LeventMechanic | Thick moustache, oily overalls, bolts in his pocket. | Tries to open a jammed hatch with the wrong tool. |
| ZehraWelder | Welding mask, orange gloves. | Welds the warning sign in place along with everything else. |
| DenizDrone Pilot | Controller round the neck, drone case. | Flies the drone into the control room window. |
| ErsinFuel Specialist | Protective suit, hoses and gauges. | Mixes up the couplings while connecting the fuel line. |
| MelisElectrician | Short hair, insulated gloves, a cable belt. | Swaps two cables that look alike. |
| RızaSafety Officer | Hi-vis vest, hard hat, warning signs. | Tapes off everything with safety tape and traps himself inside. |
| CansuScaffolding Supervisor | Helmet, safety harness, a long ladder. | Leaves the mobile scaffold beside the rocket unattended. |
| EmreRobot Maintenance Technician | Toolbox, knee pads, a metal glove. | Tries to fix the robot while the robot copies his every move. |
| ŞulePaint and Marking Specialist | Paint-splashed overalls, a big brush. | Paints the warning arrows pointing the wrong way. |
| CanTrainee Technician | An oversized hard hat and a tool bag taller than he is. | Keeps handing the right person the wrong tool. |
Logistics and warehouse 8 people
| Character | Look | Role in the scene |
|---|---|---|
| OrhanParts Runner | Blue overalls, big glasses, a hand truck. | Misreads the symbols and delivers the blue gear instead of the blue valve. |
| PelinForklift Operator | Red hard hat, forklift, sunglasses. | Knocks over towers of crates while manoeuvring in a tight space. |
| ŞakirStock Controller | A thick ledger, a pen round his neck, a labelled shirt. | Cannot find the part the system says is on the shelf; it is under his own desk. |
| EylülExpress Courier | Roller skates, backpack, an envelope. | Delivers to the wrong building. |
| NuriCrane Operator | Big ear defenders, small glasses, a crane cab. | Sends the crew below running as he lowers the load. |
| BüşraPacking Supervisor | Big scissors, rolls of tape, a colourful outfit. | Gift-wraps a critical part. |
| CevdetDelivery Driver | Trucker cap, moustache, a map. | Parks the emergency fuel truck at the wrong gate. |
| SuatParts Cleaner | Apron, cloth, small brushes. | Wipes off the important markings on parts, thinking they are dirt. |
Support services 7 people
| Character | Look | Role in the scene |
|---|---|---|
| Naciye HanımCleaner | Turquoise apron, mop, cleaning cart. | Carries on cleaning through the alarm and causes wet-floor chaos. |
| HalukMaintenance Worker | Old overalls, keys, a torch. | Repairs the coffee machine in the middle of the emergency. |
| FatoşCafeteria Chef | White apron, chef hat, a big ladle. | Does not stop serving lunch for an alarm. |
| BarışBarista | Apron, coffee grinder, a big mug. | Hands the coffees to the wrong people. |
| ZeynepSite Doctor | White coat, stethoscope, first aid kit. | Tries to calm the panicking staff. |
| RüzgarGardener | Hat, garden shears, muddy boots. | Carries the plants away in their pots to keep them clear of the exhaust. |
| İsmailPest Controller | Protective mask, backpack sprayer, a torch. | Hunts for the test creature that escaped from the lab. |
Outside, security and visitors 5 people
| Character | Look | Role in the scene |
|---|---|---|
| BekirHead of Security | Dark uniform, a big radio, a thick moustache. | Locks the emergency exit by mistake. |
| NazVisiting Journalist | Press vest, microphone, a big camera. | Wanders into the secure area while filming. |
| FarukFuel Tanker Driver | Yellow overalls, a big hat, the tanker cab. | Leaves the fuel hose connected while the rocket is prepared for launch. |
| SavaşHelicopter Pilot | Aviator glasses, flight suit, helmet. | Lands the helicopter on the wrong pad. |
| PoyrazMeteorology Officer | Anemometer, hat, a balloon string. | Gets the weather balloon tangled round the antenna. |
Character design is in progress; names and details may change in the final artwork.