Mark, Trevor’s dark haired partner with long sideburns, serves as the grounded pragmatist and the voice of caution within the Special Space Police duo. His primary role in the narrative is to act as a highly competent operative while simultaneously managing the recklessness of his partner.
Mark is portrayed as a professional, yet outspoken, officer whose demeanor is characterized by frustration and command.
The Disciplined Professional: He is highly skilled in utilizing police technology, demonstrated when he swiftly and effectively uses his Displacer device to teleport and instantly subdue a fleeing suspect, appearing “firmly standing his ground”.
The Enforcer: He is direct, using aggressive language to maintain order, such as when he scowls and commands the man to “Get back in there with the rest of them, asshole”.
The Voice of Reason: He is the counterpoint to Trevor’s “gung-ho” attitude. He is the first to call Trevor out, referring to his risky behavior as “heroic bullshit” and “stupid”.
Mark’s internal conflict centers on his loyalty to his partner versus his exhaustion with Trevor’s increasingly dangerous obsession.
The Burden of Partnership: His most significant challenge is managing Trevor’s recklessness. Mark is forced to worry about Trevor’s disregard for rules, particularly his use of the Displacer to transmit through space against regulations. He is “sick” of dealing with this unpredictable behavior.
Challenging the Obsession: Mark is concerned that Trevor is taking the war against Hethydect “far too personally” and has developed an unhealthy obsession. He confronts Trevor about this, believing that such a personal vendetta is not the right way to “avenge his death in a small way”.
Undercutting Motivation: Mark seems to reject this motive as justification for their current, dangerous path. His focus appears to be on survival and adherence to a sustainable policing strategy, rather than Trevor’s high risk pursuit of the drug’s kingpin, Sage.
