Nolan dedicated his life to space exploration, becoming one of the most influential and famous figures in astronautics by his 50s. He is actively working to create an ideal future for humanity in which people can watch their children, grandchildren, and next generations grow up.
As a natural leader, the Cassiopeia astronauts deeply respect Nolan for his skills and life experience. The feeling is mutual, with Nolan begin proud to lead Earth's finest people and trusting them completely. He refuses to abandon his subordinates and is determined to bring the crew back to Earth in one piece.
Biography[]
Nolan Stafford, the first man on Mars, is a natural leader. As commander of the mission to Tau Ceti f, Stafford brings a respected authority, as well as a lifetime of discovery.
Stafford is the founding father of Corinth's space programme. He has been instrumental in the success of many historic missions, but none more important than this. This mission marks his last before retirement, and he hopes to give it his all.
The ship’s pilot, Brianna Young, is the daughter of his closest friend, and fellow astronaut, the late Bill Young. On their mission to Mars together Stafford promised Bill that he would watch out for Brianna at all costs.
Stafford has immense trust in his whole crew. He leads from the front and would never leave a man behind![1]
Nolan shares a surname with Thomas Stafford, Commander of Apollo 10.
Nolan, Angela, Charlie, and Salim are the oldest protagonists in their groups, with him being 52 years old.
This makes him the oldest male protagonist in the anthology.
This also makes him the oldest protagonist in the anthology in general.
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Status report.
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My only goal is to ensure a successful mission and the safe return of my crew.
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That's my job.
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But if I had any skin in this game, it would be to get this crew home safely, so we can get you to your new home.
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If this mission fails, it could spell the end for the Human race, and I'm not going to let that happen.
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I’m proud and humbled to be leading the finest crew our planet has to offer… so that you can watch your children grow up, and their children for generations to come.
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This is Commander Stafford of the forward reconnaissance vessel Cassiopeia.
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After successfully rendezvousing with the Charybdis marker, we have detached the booster ring and spirits are high, as we make our final approach to Tau Ceti f.
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The ship has suffered a hull impact, but damage is minimal, and our technicians are restoring full functionality.
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Our next transmission will be broadcast from orbit around humanity's future home.
