The Children of Amargosa refers to a core group of young survivors from the Gelt Incursion of 429 IE. Brought together by tragedy and necessity, they played key roles in both local resistance and later interstellar events tied to the Compact of Humanity in Assembly’s response to the invasion. By the beginning of the Suicide Arc, the Children are recognized as both heroes and symbols of resilience throughout human space.
Though many of them were only adolescents when the invasion began, they rapidly adapted to war, occupation, and rebellion, becoming instrumental in reshaping Amargosa’s future.
Members (As of the Suicide Arc)
| Name | Status | Notes |
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| JT Austin | Alive | Widely seen as a leader among the Children. Former farmhand, later turned soldier and resistance fighter. |
| Davra Andraste | Alive | Sole survivor of the orbital station. Strong-willed and highly intelligent. Later becomes a diplomatic figure. |
| Eric Yuwono | Alive | Youth Corps cadet who quickly rose through the ranks during the invasion. |
| Connor Duffy | Alive | Blunt and resourceful, evacuated with Davra and Ellie. Brings practical insight to the group. |
| Ellie Nardino | Alive | Became the guerrilla icon “Ghost of the Amundsens.” A mythic presence during the resistance. |
| Mitsuko Yamato | Alive | Navy Special Forces lieutenant who mentors Austin and Duffy during the Liberation of Amargosa, a royal from Bonaparte, and later, the group’s “big sister.” |
| Lattus Tishla | Alive | A Gelt political figure loosely tied to the group. Acts as a cultural bridge between humans and the Gelt. |
| Lizzy Parker | Deceased | Killed during the occupation. Married JT Austin before her death. Her loss deeply impacted the group. |
| Suvi Atall | Deceased | The youngest member, killed during the escape from Lansdorp. Remembered as a symbol of what was lost. |
Suicide’s Relationship to the Children
Suicide, a mysterious and formidable resistance operative, gradually becomes an integral part of the group’s survival and evolution. Initially feared for her brutal efficiency, she later assumes a more maternal and strategic role:
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Acts as protector and combat mentor, especially to JT and Ellie.
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Provides moral contrast, often challenging the Children’s decisions and forcing them to think beyond their trauma.
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Respects their autonomy and growth, treating them as comrades rather than subordinates.
Her involvement with the Children is deeply personal, becoming one of her few emotional investments during the war.