Commander Sarah Dimple

​Quotes

“You don’t earn trust with a title. You earn it with your fucking decisions”

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Role

Executive Officer of the starship Echo, veteran of the Martian Wars, and one of the most respected tactical minds in the fleet.

Summary

Commander Sarah Dimple is a sharp, unflinching presence aboard the Echo. As second-in-command to Captain Kip Eastcott, she is more than just his right hand — she is his conscience, his challenger, and occasionally, the only one capable of calling him out when he needs it most.

Sarah made her name in the war not through bravado but through cold efficiency and a ruthless talent for survival. But beneath the disciplined surface lies a complex woman — one who has learned to bury her own grief and doubt to remain the calm eye in any storm.

Respected by the crew, feared by her enemies, and trusted implicitly by her captain, Commander Dimple is the steel spine of Echo. Where Kip charges forward with heart and instinct, Sarah calculates, reassesses, and acts with surgical precision.

Personality

• Calm under fire — Sarah never panics. Even when everything else is burning.

• Emotionally reserved — She keeps her private thoughts to herself, and never lets emotion cloud her judgment.

• Fiercely loyal — Once you earn her respect, she will fight to the bitter end to protect you.

Notable History

• Martian Wars: Served in multiple high-casualty engagements and was decorated for tactical brilliance in fleet maneuvers.

• Tactical Reformer: Known for challenging senior leadership during the war over unnecessary losses, gaining a reputation as both controversial and indispensable.

• Executive Officer of the Echo: Personally requested by Captain Eastcott to serve aboard the mission to Copious, and granted full tactical command in his absence.

Key Relationships

• Captain Kip Eastcott – Trusted captain and long-time comrade. While their personalities often clash, their mutual respect runs deep.

• Echo – Although not as close with the AI as Kip, Sarah respects Echo’s intelligence — even if she sometimes questions its emotional awareness.

• Megan Solas – One of the few people Sarah opens up to; a quiet friendship forged through shared trauma and mutual trust.

Themes Around Commander Dimple

• Logic vs. Loyalty – How far do you go when duty and emotion pull in opposite directions?

• Emotional Suppression – In trying to protect others, has she forgotten how to protect herself?

• Leadership in the Shadows – Not all heroes wear the stripes on their collar. Some hold the line silently, so others can shine.