Artist's commentary
◆Lieutenant Samantha Wells (17), attached to the flight corps of the United States of Liberion Naval aircraft carrier Saratoga, TAC name: "Merlin". Striker: E-2 Hawkeye AEW aircraft. Weapons: CAR-15 Carbine, M9 pistol. Familiar: seagull. An honors student who graduated from the academy with top marks. She'd planned for assignment to the fighter corps, but found that didn't agree with her, so she shifted to front-line air-traffic control. She has magic eyes specializing in the ability to see across long distances. Using these in conjunction with her electronics, she can issue instructions swiftly and accurately. Her greatest reason for volunteering for the flying infantry is her mania for comic-book superheroes.
"No bogey readings, good work. Let's head back home."