The Expanse · Character
Anderson Dawes
Also known as Dawes
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 10
A tall thin man with fair skin textured by deep acne scars across his pockmarked cheeks, creating a visibly damaged look that contrasts with his controlled expression hinting at underlying laughter and sharp intelligence. His slender, elongated frame is that of someone accustomed to low-gravity stations, moving with quiet authority while his educated voice and defiant posture complete the portrait of a dedicated OPA operative. He wears the blue armband of the Outer Planets Alliance with unmistakable pride and command over a simple, functional style typical of Ceres station life.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- 40s
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 10
- Books
- 1
Description
A tall thin man with fair skin textured by deep acne scars across his pockmarked cheeks, creating a visibly damaged look that contrasts with his controlled expression hinting at underlying laughter and sharp intelligence. His slender, elongated frame is that of someone accustomed to low-gravity stations, moving with quiet authority while his educated voice and defiant posture complete the portrait of a dedicated OPA operative. He wears the blue armband of the Outer Planets Alliance with unmistakable pride and command over a simple, functional style typical of Ceres station life.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Joseph MillerOPA liaison and detective
Dawes is OPA representative on Ceres. He tries to get Miller to drop the Julie Mao case.
Story so far
BOOK 1Leviathan Wakes
Appearances
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