Claude Marsaud

Claude Marsaud is a former nets runner (hacker) who is Stannis Jellicoe's first officer. He is a native of Mabe but had to flee his home when a banking swindle was uncovered. He is a computer expert and Jellicoe maintains a very expensive (and not entirely legal) system for his use from which he has saved his commanders life on several occasions, most notably in the Pegasai from the Black Omega. While most certainly not a coward Claude is much more cautious than his friend and skipper, who he feels is too ready to jump in without fully considering the risks. Claude is a relative newcomer to space travel and is often a nervous passenger.