The Expanse · Character

Michio Pa

Also known as Michio, Captain Michio Pa, XO Pa

Supporting
First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 2

Michio Pa is a supporting character in The Expanse (Book 3).

Which book are you on?

Everything after it stays hidden.

Which book are you on?

Everything after it stays hidden.

Gender: female
First appears: Book 3 · Ch. 2
Books: 1

Description

A human woman with slightly elongated arms, legs, and spine and a proportionally larger head, the result of a lifetime in microgravity. She is as tall as Bull in one-third-g gravity, though her proportions seem childlike. Her hair can be pulled back into a severe bun; at other times it floats loose and is too short to tie back. Her face is described as narrow-eyed, with bloodless lips; exhaustion can give it a waxy look. She appears young for her captain’s insignia, though crisis makes her look older, worn, and solid.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Ashfordconflicting source relationships
Pa is Ashford’s XO and advises him during the crisis. She initially enforces his command structure but ultimately supports Bull’s assessment and argues that the Behemoth must act against the Rocinante.
Bullsubordinate
Bull is the Behemoth’s security chief and Pa is its executive officer. Their relationship is strained by Pa’s disciplinary actions against Sam and Bull, but Bull supports Pa when she recognizes the danger posed by Holden.
CC
Carlos c de Bacacollaborator
Bull and Pa cooperate to consolidate survivors aboard the Behemoth; Pa backs his effort to remove Ashford from command, though she says they are not friends.
James Holdencustodian
After the Martian surrender, Pa takes Holden aboard the Behemoth, grants him limited liberty, and requires him to be available for debriefing.
SR
Samantha Rosenbergcommander
Michio honors Samantha Rosenberg at the memorial service for those lost in the fighting.