The Expanse · Character
Carlos Strickland
Also known as Dr. Carlos Strickland, Mei's doctor, Dresden Strickland
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 2
Carlos Strickland is a supporting character in The Expanse (Book 2).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 2
- Books
- 1
Description
A large adult man, bigger than Mei’s father. He wears pants with a hand terminal in the pocket. His familiar reassuring smile can turn to cold rage; no further stable facial or bodily details are given.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Mei Mengdoctor
Strickland has been Mei’s doctor throughout her life and knows about her rare immune disorder. He abducts her, apparently as part of a larger operation, despite Prax’s belief that he would never harm her.
Praxidike Mengconflicting source relationships
Strickland treated Mei and knew about her condition and medication. Prax is relieved to discover that Strickland took Mei from the damaged area, but fears Strickland may also be in danger.
- JM
Jules-Pierre Maoemployer
Mao’s protomolecule operation is connected to the work involving Strickland and the experiments on children at the secret Io facility.
Amos Burtonexecutioner
Amos sees Strickland as a Protogen collaborator and refuses to believe his self-exculpating account. He kills him when Prax declines to take revenge.
James Holdenadversary
Holden says he was present when Dresden was killed and identifies himself as the man who killed Mao's 'pet admiral.' The exchange links Holden to the violent dismantling of Mao's protomolecule project and its leadership.
Story so far
BOOK 2Caliban's War
Key events
Appearances
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