Yewlqr of Marox copyright 2024 by Michael D. Smith Yewlqr of Marox. Colored pencil on paper, 2024. 11″ x 8.5″
A student Nihilist on planet Marox, later director of the Maroxin Surge Committee, who teaches himself how to pilot a Typhoon-III-class spaceship.
Lieutenant Pam Jonson copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Lieutenant Pam Jonson. Ink and colored pencil on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″
Navigation officer for Jonathan Commer, jailed for treason to the United System.
G'nzeel, Zarj Archivist copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith G’nzeel, Zarj Archivist. Ink and colored pencil on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″
Director of the Typhoon I Museum on planet Marox at Groombridge 1618.
Cassie Wolfduy copyright 2026 by Michael D. Smith Cassie Wolfduy. Ink and water-soluble colored pencil on paper, 2026. 11″ x 8.5″
Frizzy blond Anti-Spacer who pursues a criminal indictment against Laurie for the murder of her son.
Jack Commer, Supreme Commander, in 2076 copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Jack Commer, Supreme Commander, in 2076. Pencil on paper, 2014, 12″ x 9″
Jack Commer at 73, after rejuvenation, exercise regimen, and meditation.
Amav Frankston-Commer 2076 copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Amav Frankston-Commer 2076. Pencil on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″
Planetary engineer brainwashed into becoming Martian Emperor Sam Hergs’ consort, rescued by Jack Commer before the marriage could be consummated, eventually married to Jack. Amav 2034. Amav 2076 Abstract
Commander Robert (Bobby) Athens copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Commander Robert (Bobby) Athens. Pencil and ink on paper, 2014. 5.5” x 4.25”
Pilot of Jonathan Commer, jailed for treason to the United System.
The Fools of the Fire copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith The Fools of the Fire. Ink and colored pencil on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″
Fifty-one entities at the center of the universe holding the forces of chaos at bay.
Jonathan James Commer copyright 2019 by Michael D. Smith Jonathan James Commer. Ink, acrylic, and gouache on canvas-covered board, 2019. 14” x 11”
Jack and Amav’s troubled son, bestselling author, Alpha Centaurian emperor, instigator of a rebellion against SolGrid, and eventually a Wounded bio-robot.
 Trotter copyright 2017 by Michael D. Smith Trotter. Ink on mat board, 2017. 8″ x 10″
An eight-hundred-year-old Beagle who helps inspire the Counselors’ choice of interface shape.
Edward, Robotic Dog, 2076 copyright 2015 by Michael D. Smith Edward, Robotic Dog, 2076. Ink and colored pencil on paper, 2015. 7” x 5”
Jack and Amav’s security dog, butler, and spaceship navigator.
Waterfall Sequence copyright 2018 by Michael D. Smith Waterfall Sequence. Ink and colored pencil on paper, 2018. 10″ x 8″
Ywritt master communicator, a bubble of swirling fog approximately seven feet in diameter, with a blue-purple coloration and occasional hints of red and orange.
Encar Wolfduy copyright 2025 by Michael D. Smith Airman Encar Wolfduy. Ink on photo paper, 2025. 8.5″: x 5.5″
Dimwitted Detention Service goon killed by Laurie in self-defense, May 2076.
Mandy Frederic copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Mandy Frederick. Pencil on paper, 2014. 5.5” x 4.25”
President of the Sol Council in 2076.
Judge Guly Radfahrer copyright 2026 by Michael D. Smith Judge Guly Radfahrer. Ink and oil pastel on canvas-covered board, 2026. 14″ x 11″
Marsport Criminal Justice System judge overseeing Laurie’s murder trial.
Wooden Robot Laurie 1014 copyright 2024 by Michael D. Smith Wooden Robot Laurie 1014. Pencil on Bristol paper, 2024. 11″ x 8.5″
Created by Jonathan James Commer from anti-dark energy planet Ailyuae plants. Numbered 1014 because 1,013 Heroes and Villains of the Thirties copies of Laurie Lachrer were constructed. Laurie 1014 has an astonishing knowledge of astrophysics.
Rick Ballard Wooden Robot copyright 2024 by Michael D. Smith Rick Ballard Wooden Robot. Digital edit of original 2014 drawing, 2024. 5.75” x 5”
Wooden robot created by Jonathan James Commer, replicating the dead Major Richard Ballard.
Commander Saxon Greenhill copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Commander Saxon Greenhill. Hard pastel on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″
Copilot of Typhoon VI, ordered to pilot the contaminated Typhoon VII.
Commander Meng Hui copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Commander Meng Hui. Colored pencil on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″
Typhoon VI physician/engineer.

The Typhoon I Heroes and Villains of the Thirties Robots

Jack Commer, Supreme Commander, in 2076 copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Captain Jack Commer. Pencil on paper, 2014. 12″ x 9″
The oldest Commer brother.
Commander Joe Commer copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Commander Joe Commer. Pencil on mat board, 2014. 11” x 8.5”
Copilot and second oldest of the Commer brothers
Lieutenant Jim Commer copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Lieutenant Jim Commer, Typhoon I Navigation Officer. Pencil on paper, 2014. 7.75” x 6”
The third of four Commer brothers, killed at Mercury June 2034.
Lieutenant John Commer, USSF copyright 2013 by Michael D. Smith Lieutenant John Commer, USSF. Pencil on paper, 2013. 9.5” x 4.5”
Dreamy, impetuous Typhoon I Sensor Officer, youngest of the four Commer brothers, killed at Mercury June 2034.
Lieutenant Ken Garrison copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Lieutenant Ken Garrison. Pencil on mat board, 2014. 5″ x 5″
Typhoon I
Communications Officer, killed at Mercury June 2034.
 Major Harri McNarri copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Major Harri McNarri, USSF. 2023 black and white version of ink, watercolor and gouache on aquabord, 2013. 10” x 8”
Brilliant, argumentative Typhoon I Physician/Engineer who set the standard for all subsequent USSF engineers. Killed at Mercury June 2034.
Lieutenant Mickey Michaels copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Lieutenant Mickey Michaels, USSF. 2023 black and white version of ink and watercolor on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″
Typhoon I Weapon Turret Commander, killed at Mercury June 2034.
Lieutenant Craig Reynolds copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Lieutenant Craig Reynolds. 2023 black and white version of ink and watercolor on paper, 2014. 7” x 5.5”
Typhoon I Weapon Turret 2 gunner, killed at Mercury June 2034.

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