Cpt. John Brannigan

Captain of the Lighthugger 'Nostalgia for Infinity'. Being infected with the Melding Plague, the Captain is put into permanent cryogenic sleep stasis, only occasionally being woken up (warmed slightly above 0°K) to being communicated and consulted by Ilia Volyova. While Captain is incapable of assuming his duties, the ship is lead by the triumvirate of Sajaki, Hegazi and Volyova.