Beyond the Belt - Season 1

Episode Summery

While on a routine patrol of the outer rim territories, the DSCM Protector encounters trouble and is forced to dock at a mysterious station for repairs. Receiving no communication from inside the station, LT leads Alpha Squad into the station to investigate and what they find could put them all in jeopardy. Runtime approximately 18 minutes. Story and original musical score by Jason Nitsch. Originally released in June 2021.

Character Profiles

Lieutenant Abigail Kelly (LT)

Known to her squadmates as “LT,” Deep Space Colonial Marine Lieutenant Kelly leads Alpha Squad, an elite groups of fighting soldiers assigned to the DSCM Protector. As the lead Colonial Marine Officer onboard, “LT” oversees all military incursions, and is the lead officer in all tactical situations. She has received multiple commendations for bravery in the line of duty, has four Medals of Valor awarded for her actions in combat situations, and has been rumored to be in line for a promotion to Brigade Commander in the near future. She has served four tours in Sector n7 of the Outer Rim on the DSCM Protector, after three tours as a squad commander at Mars Colonial Headquarters (MCHQ).

“Jess”

“Jess” is the DSCM Protector’s onboard Artificial Intelligence Computer System. THe technology was first developed by the DSCM for use in deep space exploration probes, and later modified for use in military transport vehicles, patrol vessels, and warships. “Jess” is a part of the line of 5th generation AI systems, and has an excellent safety record. In her Colonial Marine duties onboard the Protector, she is responsible for monitoring all ships systems, communication with crew members, and assists in the coordination of military units when actively deployed.

Dr. Emelie Rogers

Dr. Rogers graduated from Harvard Medical School on Earth, enrolled in the Deep Space Research Program hosted at Lunar Research Station 1, and was a pioneer in genetic modification research. Approximately 6 years ago she left the DSRP to pursue unnamed research opportunities elsewhere, and little has been heard from her since then. It is widely speculated that she was chosen to lead an only-rumored team of researchers looking into the genetic manipulation of virus molecules and research in DNA manipulation and re-coding of DNA strands. Her current position and location is unknown.

Full Episode Cast

“LT” - Voiced by Tiffany Belzar
”Jess” - Voiced by Emma Harrop
Dr. Emelie Rogers - Voiced by Holly Parrish
Ships Engineer - Voiced by Willem Rolf
Alpha Squad Jones - Voiced by Stephen Seymour
Alpha Squad Martin - Voiced by Jason Nitsch
Narrator - Voiced by Aizaac S.

Original Score performed and recorded by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, John Walton - conductor.