Demographics

• Birth Planet: Unknown (Gynarchy controlled world)
• Species: Gynarchian (Human/Pleiades ancestry)
• Age: Over a century old (exact age unknown)

Physical Description

Commander Elara Voss stands at an imposing 6’0″ with dark brown skin and piercing icy blue eyes that reflect her Gynarchian ancestry. Her athletic frame possesses Amazonian strength hidden beneath feminine curves. Flowing raven hair cascades down her back when not restrained in complex braids denoting her rank. Her uniform is crisp and tailored, emphasizing her lean figure while also giving off an air of authority.

Skills/Abilities

• Expert in military strategy and tactics
• Highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat
• Proficient in advanced Gynarchy technology
• Master manipulator and interrogator

Occupation/Role

First Officer of the HMS Aphrodite, a Pashupatastra-class destroyer of the Gynarchy fleet

Biography

Commander Elara Voss’s past is shrouded in mystery, with her origins known only to the highest echelons of the Gynarchy. She served in the Gynarchy military for over a century, taking part in many campaigns that solidified the Gynarchy’s power across the stars, and that is what we know.

Her appointment as First Officer of the HMS Aphrodite is a testament to her exceptional skills and unwavering loyalty to the Gynarchy’s cause. Voss has been instrumental in countless missions, often leading boarding parties and overseeing the subjugation of new territories.

Personality and Interpersonal Dynamics

Voss projects an aura of regal authority, demanding deference from all those beneath her. She has gained a reputation for her ruthless efficiency and unwavering dedication to Gynarchy principles. Her interactions with subordinates are marked by a cold, calculating demeanor that leaves no room for weakness or dissent.

Despite her intimidating presence, Voss is a master of manipulation, capable of adapting her approach to exploit the vulnerabilities of those around her. Her loyalty to the Gynarchy is absolute, and she views her role as not just a duty but a sacred calling.

Mysteries and Speculations

The true extent of Voss’s age and experiences is a subject of much speculation among lower-ranking Gynarchy members. Some whisper that her mixed ancestry grants her abilities beyond those of ordinary humans, though such rumors are quickly silenced.

There are also questions about the nature of her relationship with the Gynarchy’s highest leadership, with some wondering if her influence extends beyond her official rank.

Role in Current Events

As First Officer of the HMS Aphrodite, Voss plays a crucial role in the Gynarchy’s ongoing expansion and the maintenance of its power. Her expertise becomes particularly vital in missions involving first contact with pre-Gynarchy human societies or potential resistance movements.

The discovery of the ISA Mayflower presents a unique challenge and opportunity for Voss. How she handles this encounter with humans from Earth’s past could have far-reaching implications for the Gynarchy’s future and her own standing within it.

Notable Quote

“In the grand design of the Gynarchy, even the mightiest male is but a tool to be wielded by the superior hand of womankind.”