The Expanse · Character
Nicholas Trubachev
Also known as Nick
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 4
Nicholas Trubachev is a minor character in The Expanse (Book 3).
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- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
Nicholas Trubachev appears briefly as a tense, nervous presence, his body betraying agitation in clenched hands and bouncing legs. The book gives him no developed personal arc beyond this glimpse.
Description
Trubachev is tall and lean, all narrow lines and raw bones, with long legs and large, bony hands. His expression is described as rodent-like, giving his face a wary, pinched quality. He grips his hands until the knuckles turn white and cannot keep his legs still. His clothing, coloring, and eye or hair details are not specified.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- S
Sophiawife
Sophia is Nick’s abused wife. She is frightened of him and has previously concealed his violence.

Anna Volovodovpastor
As Sophia’s pastor, Anna confronts Nick about abusing her, then uses a taser and calls the police to protect Sophia.
Story so far
BOOK 3Expanse 03 - Abaddon’s Gate
Appearances
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In Book 3
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