The Expanse · Character
Alex Kamal
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 3
A middle-aged Martian man with thinning black hair atop his round cheerful face and deep brown skin untouched by years of shipboard life. His frame is thicker than any Belter's yet remains comparatively slender, though a spreading waistline and prominent belly press visibly against his clothing. He wears a standard flight suit or atmosphere suit with the relaxed posture of a veteran pilot who has left strict military fitness behind, his entire bearing conveying good humor and experienced competence.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 40s
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 3
- Books
- 1
Description
A middle-aged Martian man with thinning black hair atop his round cheerful face and deep brown skin untouched by years of shipboard life. His frame is thicker than any Belter's yet remains comparatively slender, though a spreading waistline and prominent belly press visibly against his clothing. He wears a standard flight suit or atmosphere suit with the relaxed posture of a veteran pilot who has left strict military fitness behind, his entire bearing conveying good humor and experienced competence.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
James Holdencaptain and pilot
Alex pilots the Knight shuttle and later the Rocinante for Holden.
Story so far
BOOK 1Leviathan Wakes
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 6Destruction of the CanterburyThe ice-hauling ship Canterbury is destroyed by nuclear torpedoes from a stealth ship while investigating the derelict Scopuli, killing fifty crew members and leaving only the Knight shuttle crew as survivors. - Book 1
Ch. 12Battle of the DonnagerThe Martian battleship Donnager is attacked and boarded by unknown forces while investigating the Canterbury incident. Holden's crew witnesses the destruction and escapes aboard the corvette Tachi. - Book 1
Ch. 25Discovery of Julie Mao's FateHolden and Miller discover Julie Mao's protomolecule-infected corpse on Eros, revealing the true nature of the bioweapon threat and connecting the Canterbury incident to Protogen's experiments.
Gallery
Book 1: Leviathan Wakes
Appearances
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