Principal Characters
- Valérian, from Galaxity, lost capital of Earth in the 28th century, formerly a Spatio-Temporal Agent, now working on a freelance basis
- Laureline, from 11th century France, formerly a Spatio-Temporal Agent for Galaxity, now working on a freelance basis
- Jal, another former Spatio-Temporal Agent from Galaxity. Now living in exile in Earth's abandoned segment on Point Central.
- Kistna, a female from the planet Wûûrm
- The Caliph of Iksaladam
- The Caliphon, son of the Caliph of Iksaladam
- The Caliph's three concubines
- The Mortis Quartet, a criminal gang who specialise in trafficking, smuggling, extortion, attacks, commandos, infiltrations and abductions.
- Schniarfeur, a living weapon from the planet Bromn. It has had its chabounal gland pinned to control its high aggression levels.
- Frankie and Harry, twin detectives joined together like Siamese twins but with amazing regenerative powers if one is injured
- The captain of the Ultralum barge that carries the Mortis Quartet and their captives from Point Central to Iksaladam
- The President of the council of Point Central
- The Shingouz, three aliens who trade in information
- The Extralums, the down-trodden extractors of the valuable Ultralum fuel.
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