Hethydect focuses on the crew of a Special Space Police (SSP) unit, detailing their dangerous mission to dismantle a major drug operation and the profound personal consequences of that war, including grief and addiction.
Role: The protagonist and pilot of the T-70. He is obsessed with the war against the drug’s producer, Sage.
Conflict: His recklessness, driven by feeling “indestructible” , leads him to violate regulations and get trapped on an enemy ship.
Aftermath: He survives the incident but is reprimanded by Sergeant Moran and is put on leave. He has a relationship with Paula.
Role: Trevor’s partner and the voice of reason.
Conflict: He openly expresses his frustration with Trevor, calling his behavior “gung-ho” and “heroic bullshit”. He is left to command the T-70 when Trevor transmits.
Role: Trevor’s wife.
Role: Paula’s brother/brother-in-law to Trevor, who previously struggled with Hethydect addiction.
Kraig & Jerry: Officers who pilot and manage communications on the T-70 space cruiser.
Sage: The main antagonist. He is the sole producer and distributor of the drug Hethydect.
Sergeant Moran: Trevor’s superior officer who reprimands him for going against regulations.