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Version: Book 8

Linus

Type: Other (Soother alien tourist) First Appearance: Book 8, Chapter 27 Status: Deceased (killed before Floor 10 events)

Overview​

Linus was a soother alien — tall, long-limbed — who appeared on Floor 10 as a tagged Tourist with a semi-corporeal form, similar to an adjutant's. He was an obsessive fan of Elle McGibbons, managing the center system chapter of "Elle's Snow Cones" (Elle's fan merchandise contract). He was killed by Syndicate security shortly before Floor 10 began, his death serving as the catalyst for his brother Minus being recruited as a Syndicate spy.

Known Facts​

  • Previously lived on the surface of Teelan-3; later moved to a swanky orbital habitat around the same star
  • Made his fortune in biological license engineering for the Dream faction, then cashed out and purchased full citizenship
  • Had extensive archives of Elle McGib footage and personal recordings on his ship
  • Died estranged from his brother Minus — the last contact between them was a month after their father's funeral

Known Relationships​

CharacterRelationship
MinusBrother (estranged); his death triggered Minus's recruitment
Elle McGibbonsObsessive fan; held her merch contract

Appearances​

  • Book 8: Chapter 27 (appears as Floor 10 tourist); Chapter 67 (backstory revealed in Minus interlude)