The Alters - Characters
The cast of The Alters, centered on protagonist Jan Dolski and the alternates he creates. Every Alter is an alternate version of Jan defined by one pivotal life decision, meaning the whole crew is built around different versions of the same man, each with their own skills, personality, and emotional...
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| Name | Description | Role | Faction | Abilities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Dolski | A worker stranded alone on the sun-scorched mining planet after a catastrophic solar accident. | Protagonist | Shelter Crew | Operates the Alterising machine Directs Shelter construction and resource production Explores the sun-blasted surface Manages the emotional state of his Alter crew | Player character and central protagonist |
| The Alters | Alternate selves of Jan generated from different pivotal life decisions. | Crewmates / Alternates | Shelter Crew | Assignable to production, construction, and exploration tasks Distinct skill specializations per alternate life Individual emotional and physical needs Drive story and dialogue branches through their histories | Created through the Alterising machine throughout the campaign |
| The Alterising Machine | The central technological device that lets Jan create his Alters. | Supporting / Key Device | Shelter Facility | Materializes alternate-life versions of Jan Requires resources and careful management to operate Central to crew expansion and story progression | The Shelter's core facility |
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