Svetlana Karishenikov

Svetlana

Lieutenant we meet during Sword of the Alliance.

Physical Stats

Asanii. Odd-eyed. (One blue, one brown.) Fawn-brown skin and black hair. The right eye is darkened by a comma-shaped mark over the eyelid and brow.

History

Svetlana grew up in the outwild on Gledig, daughter of Breana and Roman Karishenikov. Her family lived on a steading in the outwild; the nearest settlement was Dunli, ten minutes from Addery, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse.

Svetlana grew up amidst terrorist warfare between the Secessionists and Pro-Accords, "dodging bombs since [she] was old enough to walk." She witnessed her aunt killed by stepping on a land mine as a child.

Cousin is Carey, has short cropped curls. Had an aunt who died by stepping on a mine as Svetlana waved goodbye to her. Home settlement is Dunli, ten minutes from Adderey.

Svetlana with Dylan's scarf.

Quotes

"We weren't there. Well, let me tell you something, sir. I am. I'm here. I'm not going to watch all these innocents tear themselves to shreds over their fears. I want that more than Fleet. I have to, or I would never have joined."

Trivia

• very good at hand-to-hand and weapons combat