Captain Beel is a crucial figure in Worlds Apart. He represents the institutional authority and unyielding power of the state’s security apparatus, acting as the primary antagonist enforcing the system’s lies and control.
Captain Beel is defined by his uncompromising adherence to authority, efficiency, and a lack of moral questioning. He is the epitome of the state’s determination to maintain its chemical control.
The Unwavering Enforcer: Beel is introduced as the police superior called in specifically to lead the search for Peter Cross after his escape. This role immediately establishes him as the most dedicated and serious threat to Peter’s freedom. He is tasked with restoring order and punishing noncompliance, demonstrating his complete commitment to the law.
The Professional Hunter: Unlike Marsh, Beel’s interest in Peter is purely professional and punitive. His objective is to locate and neutralize a threat.
A Symbol of the System: Beel’s presence personifies the absolute authority of the totalitarian regime. He is the human face behind the mechanical enforcement of the droids. His actions solidify the state’s view that Peter is a dangerous criminal, not a truth seeker.
Beel’s challenges are external, arising from the difficulties of tracking Peter in a world that is not what he believes it to be.
The Unseen Truth: Unbeknownst to Beel, his greatest obstacle is the dimensional nature of the escape. Beel is searching within the confines of the established reality, a reality Peter has already transcended. Beel can never truly succeed because his target has gained access to a multi world system that exists outside of the police captain’s understanding or jurisdiction.
The Betrayal of Loyalty: Beel’s professional mission is complicated by the presence of Marsh, Peter’s friend and a fellow officer. Marsh’s conflicted loyalty to Peter and Ellen undermines Beel’s investigation, though Beel is likely unaware of the full extent of this internal sabotage.
