The Expanse · Character
Basia Merton
Also known as KatoaDaddy, Basia
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 7
Basia Merton is a supporting character in The Expanse (Book 2).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 7
- Books
- 1
Basia Merton, known as KatoaDaddy, is introduced as a thick-necked, flushed man with the persistent scent of peppermint. The available account also identifies him as a father who takes his family away from Ganymede, a decision that places family and safety at the center of his story. Beyond these glimpses, the text provides little detail about his wider journey or relationships.
Description
Basia is thick-necked, with a sturdy, compact impression and a face that flushes readily. The text does not specify his height, skin tone, hair, or eye color. His everyday clothing is undescribed, but his memorable presence is marked by the smell of peppermint.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Mei Mengfather
Basia is Mei’s father and is deeply connected to her disappearance and the search for her.
- KM
Katoa Mertonfather
Basia is Katoa’s father. Believing his medically vulnerable son is probably dead, Basia decides to leave Ganymede to protect his other children.
Praxidike Mengconflicting source relationships
Prax and Basia are fellow fathers whose children, Mei and Katoa, have both gone missing. Their shared grief initially connects them, but they clash violently when Basia decides to leave Ganymede with his surviving children.
Story so far
BOOK 2Caliban's War
Appearances
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