Main Characters

Supreme Commander Laurie Lachrer copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Supreme Commander Laurie Lachrer. Crop of original 2013 ink and watercolor.

Newly appointed Supreme Commander of the United System Space Force, 2076.

Mickey Mal Michaels copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Lieutenant Mickey Mal Michaels. Ink and watercolor on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″

Typhoon I Turret Commander, killed at Mercury June 2034, later constituted as Heroes and Villains of the Thirties robot. Author of the 2076 novel, Fathom the Doomboat Stars.

Laurie Lachrer #283 copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Laurie Lachrer 283. Pencil on paper, 2014. 10” x 8”

A Heroes and Villains of the Thirties robot version of Laurie Lachrer. The 283rd of 1,013 total Laurie Lachrer units, creation date July 5, 2043. Mothballed for decades but revived July 9, 2075.
Major John West copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Major John West. Pencil on paper, 2014. 11” x 8.5”

Combat hero and grandstanding bastard shattered by Martian ray guns June 2034. As a 2076 robot, Major West becomes Head of USSF Public Relations.
Major Carla Posttner copyright 2014 by Michael D. Smith Major Carla Posttner. Ink on paper with extensive digital edits, 2014. 5.5” x 4.25”

Head of USSF Detention Services in 2076 and holding a lifelong grudge against Jack Commer.
Commander Ywer of Mars copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Commander Ywer of Mars. Oil pastel on canvas-covered board, 2023. 14″ x 11″

Former Martian chef, serving in the USSF in 2076 as Jack Commer’s copilot.

Robert Easterling copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Robert Easterling. Ink and colored pencil on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″

Former Deputy Supreme Commander in the 2030s, Senator from New Houston declaring himself president of the United System and Supreme Commander of the USSF, 2076.

Dar, Emperor of the Martians copyright 2013 by Michael D. Smith Dar, Emperor of the Martians. Ink and colored pencil on paper, 2013. 10” x 8”

Martian general and Emperor of the Martians, 2034-2075. Special envoy to Marox, 2076.

The Typhoon I Heroes and Villains of the Thirties Robots

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.

 

Supporting Characters

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, then 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.
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.

Commander Mavis Wheeler, Version 2 copyright 2023 by Michael D. Smith Commander Mavis Wheeler, Version 2. Pencil on paper, 2023. 11″ x 8.5″

Copilot of Jonathan Commer and author of On the Use of Xon Technology as Electromagnetic Pulse Disruptor in Space Combat. Version 1.

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.
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.

All words and images copyright by Michael D. Smith