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 in early 21st century Earth.
- The Shingouz, a group of three aliens who trade in information.
- The Trinity of Hypsis – Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who may be the Holy Trinity found in Christian faith.
- Mr L.C.F. Sat, a fallen archangel of Hypsis who may be the Satan found in many Terran religious beliefs.
- Frankie and Harry, the twin-detectives.
- The chairman of Vivaxis, a multinational drug company.
- Cindy, personal assistant to the chairman of Vivaxis.
- Professor Petzold, director of worldwide research for Vivaxis.
- Master Mercury, an investment manager.
- Schroeder, research scientist at Vivaxis' Romanian laboratory.
- Sun Rae, director of security at Vivaxis' South African laboratory.
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