SWANZO

A Corbonite mechanic working at the outlaw station Blue Heaven, Swanzo looks like a minor stop on Hilda's route until his history with her becomes clear. Hilda once saved his life, and Swanzo carries that debt seriously. After her death, he repays it by helping Gene register, paint and outfit the stolen XGP15A-II as the Outlaw Star, giving the crew the practical foundation they need to keep flying. Swanzo's containment suit and occasionally glitchy translator make him visually memorable, but his real importance is quieter. He is one of the few surviving people who knew Hilda well enough to help Gene understand the world she was moving through. In a series where ships constantly need repair, the mechanic who helps make the Outlaw Star legally exist earns his place.