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Captain Royce McGregor

Played by Royce Essig

McGregor’s fall from grace and struggle to recover from personal tragedy is the central plotline of the Dark Operations series.  In “A Dark Odyssey Begins”, we witness his downfall and recruitment for the most daunting of tasks - To save our race from extinction by annihilating a terrifying enemy.

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Angela McGregor

Played by Staci Jones

Raised on a remote planet by Father Veran, Angela has transitioned into life among humans in her role as Chief Medical Officer.  She and the Captain have a full and happy marriage and two children.

 

 

 

 

Commander Wesley “Wildman” Hinkley

Played by Nathan Schell

Known for his constant sarcasm and outlandish behavior, Wes is also Captain McGregor’s longtime friend and confidant.  When not leading his fighter pilots, Wes is often found with a bottle in his hand or a woman in his lap….and sometimes both!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commander James Cross

Played by Eric Berry

Jim is the brash and cocky young officer who finds himself in over his head when he’s recruited by Captain McGregor for the first officer position. His smash mouth approach to his duties makes him a perfect candidate to help lead the Armstrong into battle. Cross also will face many of his own demons in his struggle to find his father’s acceptance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admiral John Winston Cross

Played by Roy Straigis

The commanding officer of Dark Operations, Admiral Cross stands at the ready to order Capt McGregor and his crew on a mission that they may never return from.  After loosing his wife to the faceless enemy, Cross struggles to find a relationship with his son and the search for his daughter, who was kidnapped as a young child.

 

 

 

 

Commander Daniel Derringer

Played by Ken Hontz

Captain McGregor’s original first officer and best friend, Dan will find himself placed in harm’s way by the Captain’s terrible decision.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Lauren Fillipeli

Played by Jackie Justice

Angela’s best friend and fellow physician, and long time friend to Capt McGregor; Lauren is quick witted and resourceful. Drawn into the Captain's downfall, she is faced with becoming someone she doesn't want to be. Yet through it all, she hides a terrible secret of spousal abuse that could end her life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commander Darius Sullivan

Played by Stephen Anderson

Born Darius, son of Marxus on an uncharted world, Commander Sullivan has found himself in the fold of Dark Operations by simple chance. While little is known about his origins, the aloof and often arrogant Darius must consume fresh blood in order to stay alive.

 

 

 

 

Father Veran

Played by Jim Norcross

Over 400 years old, Father Veran has raised Angela from the time she was two.  A member of the well respected Ceneton order – a tribe of warrior monks from the planet Merilia – Father Veran leaves his home world to journey with the McGregors on a journey of discovery.

 

 

 

 

Ensign Danielle Takey

Play by Rachael Reinhold

Fresh from the academy, and still wet behind the ears, ‘Danni’ is Capt McGregor’s pet project. Often self-doubting and unsure, the young Danni will sit at the helm of the largest battleship ever constructed – The SS Armstrong.

 

 

 

 

 

Gorin of Draygor

Played by Mitchell Bentley

 

Descended from the outcasts of Earth and the Captain of a Draygor ship, Gorin finds himself befriending Captain McGregor and the Armstrong crew.  Now a member of the Armstrong crew, Gorin must leave behind his pirating ways and assist his new friends in their doomed mission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lt. Cmdr. Lucas Wilson

Played by Louis Jones

Chief Engineer of the Armstrong, Lucas is considered one of the best in his field.  Lucas was handpicked by Capt McGregor for the Armstrong.  Lucas is a strong and loyal member of the Armstrong crew who will never let his team down.

 

 

 

 

 

Lt. Bruce Fillipeli

Played by Richard Weyandt

While Bruce is beyond exceptional at his job, he hides a terrible secret from even those closest to him. Behind closed doors the calm exterior gives way to a terrifying monster that often assaults his wife and drinks far more than he should.

 

 

 

 

 

Vice Admiral Robert Wells

Played by Frank Hernandez

The XO of Dark Operations, Adm. Wells has plans far larger than is known.  For reasons unknown, Wells wants control of the Armstrong and is prepared to get it by any means possible.

 

 

 

 

 

Evalure

Played by Gina Hernandez

The mysterious and beautiful assassin working in tandem with Adm. Wells on his quest for domination of Dark Operations, Evalure’s presence often means death for anyone that should cross her path.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Quartermaster

Played by Cathie McCormick

The Quartermaster for Dark Operations has seen her days in battle and is now living out her career with Dark Ops.  One thing that we know about her is that she is very particular about the care of uniforms.

 

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