Backstory
Zara architects paradox responses from the Nexus bridge where futures overlap; success means timelines stitched shut without surrendering operators she refuses to ledger as disposable. Failure strands squads outside extraction—or proves Strand right that sentiment breeds paradox. She oscillates between ruthless transparency with Marcus—sharing intel that rattles morale—and protective omission when guilt threatens doctrine. Their clashes orbit casualties versus survivors; reconciliations spark when Marcus pulls rabbits she mathematically ruled impossible. Officers cite her discipline; rumor desks whisper she's losing differentiation between jumps.
