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
- Mr Albert, Valérian and Laureline's contact on 20th century Earth
- Jal, a spatio-temporal agent from Galaxity
- Kistna, a female from the planet Wûûrm
- The captain of the luxury liner where Jal meets Kistna
- A fisherman from Lapland
- J.D. Eklund, professor from UCLA, detached to the International Atomic Energy Agency
- Ivan Gregorian, Commander, Red Army, Nuclear Disarmament Surveillance
- Chang Te'Kun, the richest arms dealer in Singapore
- James, butler to Lord and Lady Seal of Inverloch Castle
- The Shingouz, three aliens who trade in information
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