Executive officer who assumes command after the captain's death. Makes the ruthless decision to jettison survivors to lighten the lifeboat, endures a shoulder wound, refuses water to save rations, passes command to Sparks, and is ultimately repudiated by the survivors and faces a murder trial.
Holmes holds command while Kelly serves as the senior technical officer, creating a professional hierarchy under extreme duress.
A formal military structure where Holmes delegates critical survival tasks to McKinley.
Faroni violently opposes Holmes' leadership, escalating to lethal mutiny.
A shared bond of endurance as they navigate the lifeboat's harrowing journey.
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