Chapters

Chapter Summaries

Chapter Point of View Summary Location One Yan Yan and Sylva eat dinner in the Academy dining hall. Yan attends worship and talks to her advisor about her final project. Emerri, Yora, the Academy Two Aymon Aymon visits the Academy to choose apprentices based on their projects. Emerri, Yora, the Academy Three Yan and Aymon Yan meets other apprentices who are being interviewed. Aymon interviews Yan to be his apprentice. Emerri, Yora, the Academy Four Yan Yan tells her friends about her interview with Aymon. Emerri, Yora, the Academy Five Yan Yan and Sylva journey to the Iron Dreams to spend their summer vacation. Byforest Station, the Iron Dreams Six Yan Yan and Sylva have dinner with Captain Pellon. the Iron Dreams Seven Yan Yan tells Maxes about her apprenticeship. the Iron Dreams Eight Yan Midyear aboard the Iron Dreams. Sylva confesses her feelings. the Iron Dreams Nine Yan Yan and Sylva return home from their summer vacation. Emerri Ten Yan Yan moves into her new apartment and meets Sid (again). Emerri, Yora Eleven Aymon and Yan The apprentices have their first day on the job. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Twelve Yan Everyone prepares for the meeting with the Trade Guild. Yan and Kino have a conversation. Emerri, Yora Thirteen Yan Sandreas and apprentices meet with Guildmaster Vaneik and his apprentices. Emerri, Yora Fourteen Yan Sandreas debriefs the meeting with his apprentices. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Fifteen Aymon Sandreas continues to debrief the meeting with his apprentices. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Sixteen Yan Yan is trailed through the city and has a conversation with Halen. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Seventeen Yan The apprentices participate in a dangerous training exercise. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Eighteen Yan Everyone debriefs the training. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Interlude: The Book of Secrets Yan's notes from reading the Fleet Apprentice Onboarding Manual. Nineteen Yan The apprentices go out for dinner. Emerri, Yora Twenty Yan and Aymon The Governor's Dinner begins. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Twenty-One Yan and Aymon The Governor's Dinner, continued. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Twenty-Two Yan The apprentices prepare for an upcomming mission and Yan visits Sylva. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt // Emerri, Landis Twenty-Three Yan Yan and Sid's trip to Olar begins. Emerri, Emerri Station, the Sun's Gold, Byforest Station, the Sky Boat Twenty-Four Aymon Aymon and Kino have a long overdue conversation. the Telescope Twenty-Five Yan Pirates attack the Sky Boat. the Sky Boat Twenty-Six Yan Yan and Sid fight pirates. the Sky Boat Twenty-Seven Aymon Aymon meets with Fleet leadership on Tyx III. Tyx III Twenty-Eight Aymon Kino is lost in a cave. Tyx III Twenty-Nine Yan Yan and Sid comfort eachother. the Sky Boat Thirty Aymon Aymon reaches Jenjin and the coup begins. the God's Engine, Jenjin Thirty-One Yan Yan and Sid arrive on Olar. the Sky Boat, Zhani station, the Fantastic, Olar Station, Olar, City-One-North Thirty-Two Yan Yan and Sid's diplomatic mission begins and they meet with Governor Marquis. Olar, City-One-North Thirty-Three Yan Yan and Sid meet with the Trade Guild representatives. Olar, City-One-North Thirty-Four Aymon The new government of Jenjin is established. Jenjin Thirty-Five Yan Yan and Sid negotiate a settlement between Olar and the Trade Guild. Olar, City-One-North Thirty-Six Yan Yan and Sid visit Sid's family. Olar, the Skyfish, Galena station, Galena Thirty-Seven Yan Yan and Sid return to Emerri. Yan gets debriefed. Galena, Galena Station, the Kinetic, Emerri Station, Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Thirty-Eight Aymon Aymon has a conversation with Sid about his behavior. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Thirty-Nine Yan Sid runs away. Emerri, Yora Forty Aymon Aymon gives out punishments to his apprentices. Sid and Aymon visit the Emperor. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Forty-One Yan Aymon learns about a death within the Trade Guild. Emerri, Yora, Stonecourt Forty-Two Yan Yan begins her trip to Anthus. the Tranquility

Characters

In order of appearance

Major Characters

Name Appearances Yan BarCarran 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 Sylva Calor 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 19, 21, 22 Aymon Sandreas 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 30, 34, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41 Halen 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 30, 34, 37, 38, 40, 41 Kino Mejia 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 30, 37, 39, 40, 41 Sid "Egghead" Welslak 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41

Secondary Characters

Name Description Appearances (and non-incidental mentions) Maxes BarCarran Yan's maternal uncle, who raised her after the death of her mother. 1,4,5,6,7,16, 31, 33, 36 Pellon BarCarran The captain of the Iron Dreams. Yan's first cousin once removed. 1,6,8,31 Ungarti Vaneik Guildmaster of the Trade Guild. 11,12,13,14,21,22, 41 Nomar Thule Apprentice to Ungarti Vaneik. Supervises Guild finances. 12,13, 20, 41 Yuuni Olms Apprentice to Ungarti Vaneik. 12,13, 33,35, 41 The Emperor BoS, 40 Iri Maedes Yan's minder. 21, 23, 25, 26, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 39, 42

Tertiary Characters

Name Description Appearances Karl "Dirtfoot" Welslak Sid's brother. 10, 36 Renay "Appleface" Welslak Sid's sister. 10, 36 Wil Vaneik Ungarti Vaneik's son. 12, 41 Jaiwan Marquis Governor of Olar. 20, 32, 35 Tani Vaspar Governor of Jenjin. 22, 30, 34 Lieutenant Harber Leader of the Fleet group escorting Yan and Sid to Olar. 23, 25, 26, 33, 35 Miles Hernan Sid's 'minder'. 23, 25, 26, 32, 36, 39 Lida Migollen Captain of the Sky Boat. 23, 26, 33 Joun Migollen Second on the Sky Boat. 23, 25, 26 Loan Lang Fleet general. Stationed on Tyx II. Aymon's friend from the Academy. 27, 28 Halia Xu Former Imperial Council representative for Jenjin. 30, 34 Mrs. Welslak Sid's mother. 36 Mr. Welslak Sid's father. 36

Minor Characters

Name Description Appearances / Mentions Master Farber Yan's advisor at the Academy. 1 Marca Windreshon The head of the Academy. 2, 3 Admiral Vaalks A Fleet Admiral. 2,11,15,21 Sinnah BarCarran Yan's mother. Died when Yan was eight. 3,6,16,29, 36 Harbin Ula A friend of Yan's from the Academy. Apprenticing as an architect. 4,10 Master Hein Harbin's advisor at the Academy. 4 Rumon BarCarran Yan's cousin. Runs traffic control for the Iron Dreams. 5 Eman BarCarran Yan's aunt. Arranges shipments with customers and coordinates placement of cargo aboard the Iron Dreams. 5 Beranni Kasinsa Yan's friend from the Academy. 5 Genna Markus Yan's friend from the Academy. Apprenticing in the Anthus Colony Team. Lost hand in farming accident as a child. 5,10, 42 Bellero Cantor aboard the Iron Dreams 6 Emil BarCarran Yan's cousin. Married. Honeymooned on Veralli. Navigator aboard the Iron Dreams. 6 Mena BarCarran Cook aboard the Iron Dreams. 6 Aureius BarCarran Navigator aboard the Iron Dreams. 6 Thome BarCarran Navigator aboard the Iron Dreams. 6 Jalena BarCarran Maxes's wife. Native of Terlin. Jeff Denson Works at the front desk in Yan's apartment building. 10 Melina Rosario Aymon's secretary. 11,12,15, 17, 37 Banmei Olms Father of Yuuni Olms, captain of the Neutron Star. 12 Marne Vaneik Ungarti Vaneik's wife. 13, 41 Tybee Ungarti Vaneik's bodyguard. 13 Caron Herrault Sandreas's predecessor as Voice. 14, 20 Josa Runwest Governor of Emerri. 20 Elena Runwest Daughter of Josa Runwest. 20 Vinet Morche Son of an industrialist on Olar. Attempted to assasinate Ungarti Vaneik. Deceased. 21 Chaten Howe An Olar expert accompanying Yan and Sid to Olar. 23, 32 Bebop Iri's dog. 23, 25 Bowen Lyle Captain of the Sun's Gold. 23 Endo Migollen Child living on the Sky Boat. 23 Patt Migollen Child living on the Sky Boat. 23 Zevin Migollen Child living on the Sky Boat. 23, 29 Lief Migollen Child living on the Sky Boat. 23 Midge Migollen Dogfighter pilot aboard the Sky Boat. 25 Henns Migollen Bridge crew on the Sky Boat. 25 Brija Migollen Bridge crew on the Sky Boat. 25 Bec Migollen Dogfighter pilot aboard the Sky Boat. 26 Carnen Migollen Bridge crew on the Sky Boat. 26 Vice Admiral Kolruss Fleet Admiral. Responsible for coordinating operations around Tyx III. 27, 28 Commander Vale Scientific commander on Tyx III. 27 Cantor Xu Theological leader on Tyx III. 27 Deboan Kino's 'minder'. 28 McKinnon, Bale, Howarth Fleet soldiers on Tyx III. 28 General Hamark Leader of the Jenjin Defense Force. 30 Eda Sath Coordinator of the Jenjin coup mission. 30 Aditya Cattarge Captain of the Imei. 33 Marc Stath First officer on the Skyfish. 33 Em Staffort Trade Guild Council representative from the Fantastic. 33 Xueyin Lee Trade Guild Council representative from the Lightning Birgade. 33 Josephian Sandreas Arsonist. 34 Vance Tattoo shop owner on Olar. 35 Benna Tattoo artist on Olar. 35 Lopp Fleet soldier who accompanied Yan and Sid to Olar. 36 Vane Fleet soldier who accompanied Yan and Sid to Olar. 36 Mr. Falkes Representative from Raithe. 41 Mr. Zev Representative from Cogita. 41 Wiley Blune Trade Guild liason to Stonecourt. 41 Josain Ydra Genna's mentor. Leader of the Anthus Colony team. 42

Locations

In order of appearance

Planets

Name Description Mentioned In Emerri The capitol planet of the Empire. The Academy, Imperial Center, and Stonecourt are all here. Terlin Yan's family's ancestral home planet. One of the "original" colonies. 5,6,BoS Thesios 6 Veralli 6 Jenjin A planet with a separatist movemnt. 6, 21, 22, 30, 34 Galena Sid's home planet. Core world, once considered the seat of the Empire. One of the "original" colonies. 10, 13, BoS, 32, 36 Anthus Future colony. 10,13, 41, 42 Falmar Kino's home planet. Most of the colony was killed by plague, and the Imperial Government chose not to aid the citizens of it. The Trade Guild stepped in to rescue people. 12, 24, 27, 30 Hanathue The planet Kino lived on after leaving Falmar. 12, 30 Calbrais Owns a new mining route. 13 Colmorn Outer rim planet, implicated in piracy scheme. 13 Vos Outer rim planet, implicated in piracy scheme. 13 Mikolon Outer rim planet, implicated in piracy scheme. 13,17 Ampola Outer rim planet, implicated in piracy scheme. Sylva is working on theological texts produced on Ampola. 13 Olar Outer rim planet, implicated in piracy scheme. 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 31, 32, 33 Kelsale Outer rim planet, implicated in piracy scheme. 13 Lonn Aymon's home planet. Known for having large trees. 13, 20, 24 Zhani Outer rim planet. Having trouble with pirates. 13, 23 Lekke Planet famous for drug production. 16, 21 Edden First colonized planet. Generally considered the originating planet of humanity, but it isn't. Destroyed before the founding of the Empire. BoS, Minglian One of the "original" colonies. BoS, Tyx III A planet where the Fleet is engaged in combat operations. Much of the planet is covered by a vast system of underground caverns. 21, 22, 27, 28 Mona Sixth planet in the Olar system. Uninhabited. Asteroid belt mined beyond its orbit. 32 Raithe 41 Cogita 41

Ships and Stations

Name Description Mentioned In Iron Dreams Yan's family ship. Part of the Trade Guild. Captain is Pellon BarCarran. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13 Sun's Gold A Trade Guild ship. Part of its run is between Emerri and Byforest Station. Captain is Bowen Lyle. 1, 4, 5, 22, 23 Byforest Station A station that is a stopping point for many ships within the Trade Guild. The Iron Dreams often stops there. Has a large forest built in its center. 5, 8, 9, 22, 23 Devali Mining zone. 6 Malstaire Illegal mining colony operated by the Trade Guild. Shut down by Imperial forces. Was a very valuable operation, but also dangerous due to stellar activity in the region. 7,13, 15 Bluebeetle Halen's family's original ship. Pirate ship. 11 Neutron Star Trade Guild ship. Captain is Banmei Olms. 12 Blue Sky Guild ship. Part of the Circle Run. 13 Mother's Love Guild ship. Part of the Circle Run. 13 Fantastic Guild ship. Part of the Circle Run. 13, 22, 31 Barsoth Station Abandoned mining colony that once was a black market trading hub. Destroyed. 16 Sky Boat Guild Ship. Part of its route is between Byforest Station and Zhani. Captain is Lida Migollen. 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 33, 37 Skyfish Guild ship. Heavily armed. Blockading Olar. 22, 31, 32, 36 Imei Guild ship. Heavily armed. Blockading Olar. 22, 31, 32 Emerri Station The station in orbit around Emerri. 23 Telescope Fleet transport ship. 24 First Star The ship reserved for Aymon's personal use. 24, 34 [unnamed pirate ship] The ship that attacked the Sky Boat. 25, 26, 29, 33, 37 God's Engine Fleet ship. 28, 30 Zhani Station Station in orbit around Zhani. 31 Olar Station Station in orbit around Olar. 31 Lightning Brigade Trade Guild ship. 33 Kinetic Trade Guild ship. 36 Tranquility Trade Guild ship with large passenger areas. 42 Petra Trade Guild ship with large passenger areas. 42

Other Locations

Name Description Mentioned in The Academy A sprawling campus where the most talented sensitives are trained. Students there are between the ages of ten and twenty. Imperial Center / Yora The city that is the seat of the Imperial government. The Academy is on its outskirts, Stonecourt is in its center. Landis City on Emerri. Tropical. Sylva's apprenticeship is here. 10, 22 Stonecourt The center of the Imperial Government. Aymon's office and home are here. Veruit Capitol city of Jenjin. 30 City-One-North Capitol city of Olar. 31