Name: Zhong
Species: Human
Affiliation: Cybercommand
Occupation: G-5 (Chief of Cybercommand)
Zhong holds the title of G-5, making him the head of Cybercommand and a member of the Compact Joint Chiefs. Of Chinese descent, he operates primarily out of the Bunker in Tian’s Mongolia Mountains. Known for his stern, pragmatic leadership style, Zhong prioritizes national and interstellar security above all else.
In Sphinx Rising, Zhong orders Weiss reassigned from the Aphrodite mission to the warp drive initiative after the sudden losses of the colonies on Farigha and Gilead suggest an imminent threat to the Compact. Recognizing that warp technology will allow rapid military deployment across star systems without the vulnerabilities of Projection Drive, he emphasizes speed and secrecy over scientific curiosity.
Notable Traits:
- Highly strategic and security-focused
- Speaks with a clipped, formal tone, favoring action over lengthy discussion
- Places duty to the Compact above personal or scientific interests
- Willing to disrupt even sensitive projects (such as the Aphrodite investigation) when larger threats loom
Appearances: Sphinx Rising, Storming Amargosa