Cybernetically enhanced ex-operative and central hero across the trilogy, driven by redemption and survival.
An advanced android security system designed to protect humans. When he intervenes to stop a rape attempt, he inadvertently kills the perpetrator and becomes a fugitive alongside his savior, Nora Rochester, after his creator orders his elimination.
The protagonist, a struggling police officer on a corrupt mining colony. After his wife is taken by his boss to pay medical debts, he is framed for a murder and exiled to Earth guarding a cash shipment. He survives a ship interception, teams up with Beth Sheffield, and ultimately helps buy the colony and bring his boss to justice.
A marshal escorting a notorious prisoner to San Antonio for trial. He refuses to surrender the prisoner to the Pinkerton Agents before reaching the destination and helps establish the central conflict surrounding the prisoner's custody.
Dykstra is a forceful adversary who arrives with armed allies after the group encounters survivors of the Deepstar. He seizes control of the situation and forces the survivors to guide him and his companions toward the hidden treasure, placing him in direct opposition to Kip and the others.
Former fighting champion turned vigilante seeking revenge and justice in the underground Circuit.
Former underground fighting champion who returns to the ruthless Circuit to save his kidnapped brother.
The protagonist, a farmer who survives a family massacre and awakens in the desert with supernatural abilities granted by ancient gods. His mission is to destroy Tital Corporation and its leader, Michael Burroughs.
The protagonist and a highly skilled mercenary hired for a high-stakes extraction and transport mission. He relies on tactical expertise, combat proficiency, and field experience to navigate hostile territory and complete the assignment.
Lambert is a lieutenant and the sole survivor of the first Alpha mission in Mexico, where his team was killed trying to capture an extraterrestrial specimen. Jack Bavaro calls him back to lead a new Alpha Force team into Russia, where they must capture the newly arrived alien and prevent a nuclear disaster.
Jacques is a French college student who comes to Los Angeles both to attend school and to help train an Olympic team of fighters. After renting a room from Maria, he becomes Martin’s protector and teacher, working with Henry to teach him self-defense. Jacques confronts Angel Diaz directly and helps defend Martin’s family.
A former French soldier traveling from Mexico to the United States, Joseph seeks the officer who murdered his best friend. After saving the Parker family's cause with his savate, he trains Cain, enters the tournament in Cain's place, rescues Mary from captivity, exposes the tax fraud, and faces Ziegfield Von Trotta despite being wounded.
Olivier Gruner has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently The Circuit Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Mars, Nemesis, The Chemist. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 8 universes
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