The Expanse · Character
Admiral Souther
Also known as Souther
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 5
Admiral Souther is a supporting character in The Expanse (Book 2).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Description
A human man with a shock of white hair that stands up in low thrust gravity and a sharp smile. He looks tired in one video message; in low gravity his skin does not sag and he looks younger.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Chrisjen Avasaralapolitical ally
They coordinate the response to the crisis and discuss the children, the incoming hybrids, and the damaged fleets. Souther offers Avasarala a ride home, while she chooses to return with Holden’s group.
James Holdenconflicting source relationships
Holden’s suspicion that Fred could be involved in the Ganymede disaster is shaped by what he has seen and learned about the crisis; the excerpt does not establish a direct personal relationship between Holden and Souther.
- AN
Augusto Nguyenconflicting source relationships
Nguyen is a senior UN admiral who has rebuilt a fleet without Avasarala’s knowledge; Souther is an admiral within the same military command structure.
Story so far
BOOK 2Caliban's War
Key events
Appearances
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