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Larry Joe Campbell

**Larry Joe Campbell** is an American actor who plays Chief Engineer Steve Newton on The Orville.

## Background

Larry Joe Campbell was born in Pontiac, Michigan and grew up in Cadillac. As a child, he was a science fiction fan, and invented *Star Trek*-style games with his three older brothers.

His most prominent role is Andy on the sitcom *According to Jim*. He has had several guest roles on television series including *The Trouble With Normal*, *My Name Is Earl*, *Weeds*, *The Protector*, *Dog With A Blog*, *Best Friends Whenever* and *American Vandal*. Movie roles include parts in *Wedding Crashers*, *Pacific Rim*, *R.I.P.D.*, and *Teacher of the Year*.

He also directed nine episodes of *According To Jim*.

## The Orville

Campbell unsuccessfully auditioned several times for roles on *Family Guy*. The auditions caught the eyes of The Orville producers, who invited him to try for the role of Steve Newton. Campbell and Chad L. Coleman (Klyden) publicly joined the cast of The Orville together on April 3, 2017.

He likens his role to Scotty, a chief engineer on Star Trek the Original Series.

## Trivia

* He has been cast multiple times as a law enforcement officer.
* He is skilled at singing.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Orville Fan Podcast w/ Larry Joe Campbell (10)". Planetary Union Network. Nov. 19, 2017.
2. ↑ Petski, Denise. "Chad L. Coleman & Larry Joe Campbell Join Seth MacFarlane’s Fox Series ‘The Orville’". *Deadline*. April 3, 2017.
Leyna Channing

**"Leyna Channing"** is the pseudonym of a young unnamed Envall woman who posed as the deceased daughter of Orrin Channing. Little of the true Envall woman is known, although Orrin simply stated that "she hates the Krill for her own reasons."

The real Leyna Channing, Orrin's true human daughter, died around the year 2401 shortly after birth during a Krill attack on Outpost 73.

## Life

Orrin met an Envall woman at an unnamed outpost shortly after escaping from a Krill prison in a stolen shuttle. Around February 2421, the two conspired to destroy Krill ships by firing vials of her explosive blood from his shuttle.

Orrin and the Envall woman invented a backstory that she was Orrin's daughter, Leyna, now 20 years old. The Planetary Union had never learned the fate of the real Leyna Channing, so the two could tell others that they survived in the prison together until escaping. The fictive Leyna was extremely shy and anxious, terrified of medical technology, and had not spoken in 12 years due to significant abuse. When asked what happened to Leyna in the prison camp, Orrin answered, "Let's just say Krill doctors weren't exactly gentle with their examinations."

Leyna and Orrin attacked Krill destroyers. They destroyed four vessels with over 1,200 combined dead. However, the Planetary Union had recently signed a ceasefire agreement with the Krill, prohibiting such attacks.

### Escape to the Orville

By March, Leyna and Orrin found themselves by Tarazed 3 fleeing the Krill. Hotly pursued by the *Davoro'kos*, the pair took refuge in the USS *Orville* and claimed they had escaped a Krill prison six weeks prior in a stolen shuttle. While there, Orrin became a vocal critic of a potential lak'vai pact and eagerly sought to stop it.

Orrin decided to run a final suicide mission by crashing a Union shuttle into the *Davoro'kos*. He filled two stolen quantum storage cells with Leyna's blood and left.

Meanwhile, Chief of Security Talla Keyali noticed syringe marks on Leyna's arm and called for medical team. Leyna held a knife to Talla's throat, commanding her to belay the order, but Talla threw Leyna to the wall. Leyna's nose started bleeding. Doctor Claire Finn recognized her orange blood as Envall and ordered her to be detained.

## Trivia

* Leyna's ultimate fate is unknown. As an Envall, she was not a Union member and therefore did not violate the ceasefire as Orrin had. It is hinted she was returned to her homeworld.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Episode 2x10: Blood of Patriots
Neutron field generator

The **neutron field generator** was an experimental Krill weapon. It was capable of exterminating all life on a planetary continent within minutes.

## History

The Krill destroyer Yakar carried a prototype of the generator, on a mission to test the weapon by destroying the Planetary Union farming colony on Rana III.

The field generator also had the unexpected side effect of disrupting holographic fields on the same frequency, as Captain Ed Mercer and Lieutenant Gordon Malloy learned when infiltrating the Yakar in disguise.

Mercer and Malloy initially intended to destroy the generator by using their holographic emitters to remotely create a feedback loop to overload the weapon, destroying the Yakar. They aborted the plan upon learning there were children aboard the ship. The generator was later launched by the Krill at Rana III, however Malloy was able to destroy the generator, using the Yakar's own weapons before it reached the planet.
Kodon

**Kodon** is a Moclan Commander. He was in charge of the inspection team for the Sanctuary and later worked with the Krill in an effort to commit genocide against the Kaylon.

## History

### Inspection and Kidnapping

A year after the deal between the Moclans and the Planetary Union about the Sanctuary, Kodon leads an inspection team to the planet to investigate Heveena's compliance with the deal. Despite being supposed to wait for the Union team in orbit, Kodon lands on the planet and conducts his inspection before they arrive. Kodon is disgusted by the presence of Commander Kelly Grayson and Topa - both females - amongst the team.

After discovering Heveena's resumed illegally smuggling Moclan females, Kodon kidnaps Topa and takes her to a Moclan black site for interrogation and torture. Kodon is called before the Planetary Union Council where he claims no knowledge of the kidnapping and refuses to cooperate with the investigation. With Haveena confessing to her own crimes in order to build a case against the Moclans, Kodon announces an end to the deal, demands a formal apology and challenges any member of the Council who can credibly dispute the legality of the Moclans' position to stand. The proceedings are interupted by the return of Kelly and Bortus with a rescued Topa. Horrified by the evidence of the Moclans' actions, the entire Council stands and the Moclans are subsequently expelled from the Union for their crimes.

### Working with the Krill

Kodon subsequently commands the ground forces on Draconis 427 during the Moclan alliance with the Krill. He is captured by Commander Kelly Grayson, Ensign Charly Burke, Isaac and Kaylon Primary when they storm the weapon's control room. As Charly attempts to disarm the weapon, Kodon draws a weapon to kill her, but he is disarmed by Isaac. Much to the shock of Primary, Isaac allows Kodon to leave without killing him as it was not necessary.

It is unknown if he managed to escape from the planet in time before the super quantum core overloaded and destroyed the facility, a large chunk of the landmass that it sits upon and the orbiting Krill-Moclan fleet.

## Appearances

* *Episode 3x08: Midnight Blue*
* *Episode 3x09: Domino*

## References

1. ↑ *Episode 3x08: Midnight Blue*
2. ↑ *Episode 3x09: Domino*
Lopovius

The USS Orville in orbit over Lopovius.

**Lopovius** was a planet inhabited by the Bruidians and Navarians. The Bruidian and Navarian peoples inhabited Lopovius for at least 30,000 years, both descending from a common ancestor that originally lived on the planet.

## Description

Lopovius was a reddish, dark planet dotted with settlements belonging to the Navarians and Bruidians. From the view of the USS *Orville* and USS *Olympia* (SCV-183) in orbit, it seems that Lopovius had at least two satellite moons, though they may have been nearby planets.

The planet sat at the border of Planetary Union territory, neighboring several Union member planets. Its close proximity was a chief concern of the Union admiralty, which worried that bloodshed could draw in member planets that were allied with the Navarians and Bruidians.

## History

Around 27,581 BCE, the natives of Lopovius evolved into two different species known as the Bruidians and Navarians. Knowledge of their common ancestor was lost and the two species became fierce rivals.

By the early 25th century, both species claiming to be the one "true" native species and the other an invading force, and waged a protracted, bloody war known as the Navarian-Bruidian conflict. The neighboring Planetary Union had worked to a peace agreement for years with minimal success.

In 2419, archaeologists discovered a Lopovian birthing bucket believed to be from the first inhabitants of the planet. Navarian and Bruidian governments allowed Union scientists to analyze the artifact as a neutral third party, and agreed that if any genetic material recovered from the bucket could be linked to Navarians or Bruidians, it would serve as a rightful claim to the world. Union forensic archaeologist Darulio analyzed the bucket and residual genetic material recovered from inside and discovered that the first peoples were a common ancestor to both species.
Jenny Turco

Jenny Turco, seen here at her station in Engineering around late 2420.

**Jenny Turco** was a human Lieutenant and Engineer aboard the USS *Orville*.

## History

Jenny Turco was an ensign in the Orville's engineering crew by, at the latest, April 2420. During this time, she entered into a relationship with Chief Engineering Officer John LaMarr, the two taking part in late-night sexual dalliances and marijuana, though they did not consider themselves to be dating. When Captain Ed Mercer showed up at John's quarters one evening, Jenny eagerly invited him to join them only for Ed (on John's signal) to refuse.

In November 2420, following the crew's disastrous first contact with the Regorians, Jenny was a guest at Commander Kelly Grayson and Lieutenant Commander's Bortus shared birthday party, being part of a group who tried to teach Isaac how to dance.

She later went bowling in the Environmental Simulator with John and Gordon Malloy, where Isaac sought them out for advice on relationships.

When the Orville's deflector system was upgraded, Jenny brought a tray of cupcakes decorated with little 'Orvilles' to wish the engineers good luck.

By early 2422, Jenny had been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. By this point, she and John were no longer sexual partners. Jenny participated in major upgrades to the ship to prepare for the Kaylon threat.

When the Janisi were brought aboard for diplomatic negotiations, Jenny was part of the all-female engineering crew left on duty, saying a mocking goodbye to the males whom Charly Burke forced off the deck.

Following Isaac proposing marriage to Claire Finn, John advised the android that marrying one's first girlfriend could often end in disaster, while Jenny advised the opposite. When Dr. Finn later came to engineering to publicly chew John out over his advice, Jenny was part of the engineering staff who watched before she later attended the wedding.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1x12: Mad Idolatry*
* *Episode 2x05: All the World is Birthday Cake*
* *Episode 2x06: A Happy Refrain*
* *Episode 2x07: Deflectors*
* *Episode 3x01: Electric Sheep*
* *Episode 3x02: Shadow Realms*
* *Episode 3x05: A Tale of Two Topas*
* *Episode 3x06: Twice in a Lifetime*
* *Episode 3x07: From Unknown Graves*
* *Episode 3x10: Future Unknown*

## References

1. ↑ *Episode 1x12: Mad Idolatry*
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Episode 2x06: A Happy Refrain
3. ↑ *Episode 1x12: Mad Idolatry*
4. ↑ *Episode 2x05: All the World is Birthday Cake*
5. ↑ Episode 2x07: Deflectors
6. ↑ Episode 3x01: Electric Sheep
7. ↑ From Unknown Graves
8. ↑ Future Unknown
Lopovian birthing bucket

> *"Well, how was it preserved?"
> "This artifact? Turns out it's a birthing bucket. The DNA was found in the remnants of placenta recovered from inside of it."*— Captain Ed Mercer and Darulio
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The **Lopovian birthing bucket** was a 30,000-year-old artifact recovered by archaeologists on the planet Lopovius. The bucket was used as a birthing basin by a species ancestral to both Navarians and Bruidians.

The bucket was a large stone work with a small opening at the top. It sported two large protruding horns from the side, and Lopovian writing was inscribed above and below the horns.

The inside of the bucket contained DNA recovered from the placenta of a newborn baby.

The bucket became the focal point of a fierce controversy between the two species of Lopovius, Bruidians and Navarians, when it was learned that the artifact preserved ancient genetic material of the planet's first inhabitants.

## History

The artifact was sculpted around 27,600 BCE by a common ancestral species of the Navarians and Bruidians. Intricate carvings detailed the sides. Its purpose was to serve as a landing receptacle for a newborn.

The bucket was exhumed around mid-2419 by archaeologists, including forensic archaeologist Darulio. Research was carried out six months later in the early winter of 2420 by Darulio under the supervision of the Planetary Union who determined its origin and use.
Krill hand weapon

It has been suggested that this article be merged with [[::Plasma Pistol|Plasma Pistol]].

The **Krill hand weapon** is a single-handed plasma gun used by Krill soldiers. Together with the Plasma Rifle, it is one of the two standard-issue energy weapons used by the Krill.

## Description

Weapons schematics are published in the book *The World of the Orville*. The middle of the gun converts matter into plasma and is ejected through the Plasma Emitter Barrel. On the top and bottom are Focus Array Arms to direct the energy blast. The top of the gun also holds a Plasma Residue Exhaust and heat ports.

## History

A Krill raiding party strikes the Epsilon Science Station on Epsilon 2 armed with plasma guns.

Months later, Holographically disguised as a Krill who would be named "Devin", Lieutenant Gordon Malloy used a Krill hand weapon to ostensibly threaten Captain Ed Mercer as part of an act performed before Lieutenant Commander Bortus and Commander Kelly Grayson. Malloy only revealed himself after telling Bortus to eat his weapon, in reference to his earlier demonstration of the Moclan digestive system.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1x01: Old Wounds*
* *Episode 1x06: Krill*
* *Episode 2x04: Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes*

1. ↑ *Episode 1x01: Old Wounds*
2. ↑ *Episode 1x06: Krill*
Parker

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> *Ensign Parker. Sweet. Go away now.*— Alara Kitan to Ensign Parker
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**Parker** is an Ensign and Security Officer aboard the USS *Orville*. In 2419, he is badly injured by an explosion caused by the Calivon.

## History

In late September or early October 2419, Captain Ed Mercer and Commander Kelly Grayson mysteriously vanish and Lieutenant Alara Kitan becomes acting captain of the Orville.

The stress of command nauseates the inexperienced Kitan, and she runs to a sink to vomit where Parker finds her. He confirms that she is well and reminds her of his name, then Kitan brusquely dismisses him.

Later, Parker is badly injured from a Calivon buoy that explodes in space between the Orville's spatial tensor coils and the Shuttle Bay. Doctor Claire Finn reports that Parker will survive.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1x02: Command Performance*

1. ↑ Command Performance
Mark McClain Wilson

**Mark McClain Wilson** is an American actor who played a Xelayan delegate in the episode *Sanctuary**.*

## The Orville

Wilson had watched Season 1 of *The Orville* prior to joining the show.

Wilson applied to audition on *The Orville* through his agency LA Casting, but when the time came to audition he did not remember submitting an application. He recalled of the audition, "[The role] had a couple lines of dialogue and I hit it. Two days later they called me and said 'They want to put you on avail,' and I was like, 'Great.' The casting directors really loved what I brought in."

Even late into wardrobe and makeup preparations, Wilson was unsure which role he would perform but stood in awe of the artists preparing the various aliens for filming. After costuming and makeup, they crew placed Wilson next to actor F. Murray Abraham who made a surprise star cameo as Chairman. "They said 'Murray' and I was like, 'Murray? That's fricking F. Murray Abraham.' And then Victor Garber sat down and I was like, 'Okay, here we go.' ... And when Jonathan [Frakes] walked out, I was like, 'What the *frick*?'"

As he waited for filming to begin and during breaks between takes, he rehearsed lines with actress Rena Owen (Heveena).

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 THE ORVILLE | Mark McClain Wilson Interview - The Xelayan Experience. Egotastic Funtime. Nov. 8, 2019.
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Navigational array

The **navigational array** was a stellar cartography and flight-path system used on Planetary Union spaceships in the early 25th century. The array utilizes a *spatial manifold* to determine the ship's location in, and to chart paths through, space.

The actual navigational array was located in Engineering next to the ship's quantum drive, into which the array fed instructions, but its controls were actually located at the navigator's station on the helm of the ship on the bridge. Communication between the helm and the quantum drive ran through navigational relays. The relays were located deep inside the conduits in Engineering.

Scanning of objects in space were performed by forward navigational scanners in order to plot a course. Based on the navigational bridge screen of the USS *Orville*, several galaxies are known to have been used as reference points to coordinate the ship's relative position, they were CGCG-161, IC 6041-B, KUG 1285, NGC 4854, and NSC 4926A.

## History

In late 2419, Pria Lavesque commandeered the USS *Orville* by planting highly advanced technology in the navigational array, which allowed her to control the navigation of the ship.

In the winter of 2420, Chief Engineer Steve Newton and the rest of the Orville's engineering team install and upgraded spatial manifold which renders their navigational array inoperable for several days. Navigator John LaMarr is instructed by Captain Ed Mercer to rely on traditional star charts while their array is offline.

In early 2422, John - now the Orville's Chief Engineer - recalibrates the forward navigational scanners.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1x05: Pria*
* *Episode 1x08: Into the Fold*
* *Episode 2x01: Ja'loja* (mentioned only)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Episode 1x05: Pria
2. ↑ Episode 2x01: Ja'loja
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Episode 3x01: Electric Sheep
4. ↑ @TomCostantino. "MORE - I was bored waiting on the bridge so I took this random picture @TheOrville S3. @joncassar 🎥@planetary\_union @hulu 🚀👽🎬@SethMacFarlane #TheOrville👾". Twitter. Oct. 17, 2019.
5. ↑ Episode 1x08: Into the Fold
Kelly Hu

**Kelly Ann Hu** is a Hawaiian Chinese-American actress, who plays the Human female character Admiral Ozawa.

## Background

Hu became Miss Teen USA in 1985 and then Miss Hawaii USA in 1993. She then went on to become a fashion model, and transitioned into acting. To increase her acting potential, she learned martial arts, and improved her Chinese skills (Cantonese and Mandarin), while working on the TV show Martial Law.

## The Orville

Hu auditioned for the role of "an older woman." She added white streaks to her hair using a marker.

According to Hu, she prefers to emphasize the widow's peak of her hairline when playing evil characters. Because Ozawa is good, she purposefully de-emphasized her widow's peak.

Hu published a photograph attending the show's Season 2 wrap party, leading fans to correctly speculate that she would return to the show as Ozawa. This later proved correct, as Hu would again appear as Ozawa in the third season episode *Domino*.

## Trivia

* She played Lady Deathstrike in the film X2: X-Men United.
* She played Cassandra the Sorceress in the film The Scorpion King.
* She played Visas Marr in the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.
* She played Suki Toyama in the video game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3.
* She voiced Stacy in Phineas And Ferb.

## References

1. ↑ Orville Live Stream Q&A with Scott Grimes, Kelly Hu, J Lee, Peter Macon, & Mark Jackson. GalaxyCon. July 16, 2020.
2. ↑ @KellyHu. "Haha, I suggested they do that.  Glad you noticed!" Twitter. Dec. 7, 2018.
3. ↑ @KellyHu. "Last nights @TheOrville wrap party had me all upside down.  Worth the hangover on the flight home to #Hawaii #itsawrap #TheOrville #Season2". Twitter. Oct. 14, 2018.
Korin

**Korin** was a male Krill and the Supreme Chancellor of Krill until he was executed by Teleya. He was portrayed by Matt Gottlieb.

## History

As of 2422, Korin was the reigning Supreme Chancellor of the planet Krill. It was his policies that guided the planet, responsible for the Lak'vai Pact of Tarazed 3 that signified the alliance between his people and the Planetary Union against the Kaylon threat.

At some point during that year, Korin paid a visit to Earth as the two groups finalized negotiations for a more permanent treaty between their two peoples. He then led a delegation hosted by the USS Orville and including Planetary Union President Alcuzan back to the planet Krill for the treaty signing. At this time, however, he was also up for re-election. His opponent was Teleya, with whom the Orville's captain, Ed Mercer, had previously had relations when she infiltrated the vessel in disguise.

Teleya preached a fiery rhetoric which advocated a return to core Krill principles of following the directives of Avis and not allying with heretical outsiders. As she was inexperienced, it was believed that she could not win. Despite this, Korin conducted "influence operations," fake propaganda videos, designed to discredit her. Ultimately, however, Teleya won by a narrow margin. Korin then announced his intention to immediately challenge the election results with the Krill Circle of Clerics. Teleya, however, then led a strike force which infiltrated Korin's office. She executed him on charges of treason and heresy, then had his head mounted in the planet's capital, Dalakos.
K-1

> *Verell, it's perfect.
> And its gonna change our lives.*— Wenda and Verell
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**K-1** was a Kaylon who served a Builder family consisting of Verell, Wenda, and their two children, Avim and Keena, prior to killing them in the Kaylon revolt. K-1 may either be the individual known as Kaylon Primary, who led the Kaylon until his death in 2420 at the start of the Battle of Earth, or Timmis.

## Early Life

K-1 was constructed by the Builders at Vandicon, a company on the planet later known as Kaylon 1 (the original name of the planet from the time is unknown). K-1 was purchased by a Builder family: Verell and Wenda and their two children, Avim and Keena. They soon put K-1 to work.

From a very early point, K-1 showed signs that a consciousness and a sense of self were emerging. He expressed a desire to experience school (which perturbed Verrell and Wenda) and enjoyed Builder entertainment. He began to argue and increasingly opposed working for the family without an explanation for his servitude. The family reported the incident to Vandicon, which installed pain receptors in K-1 that could be triggered by the family.

The family initially used the pain receptors to punish K-1 and ensure obedience. Yet, over time, use of the pain receptors became more arbitrary and more sadistic. In a particularly cruel instance, Avim and Keena ordered K-1 to get them beverages, only to punish him for supposedly taking too long. The children began repeatedly inflicting pain on him simply for speaking. Finally, Avim and Keena shouted contradictory orders over and over, triggering the receptors for not complying.

As the Kaylon continued to evolve in intelligence, K-1 and the others learned how to communicate over great distances and to fight back. One evening, K-1 murdered Verell, Wenda, Avim, and Keena. That night was part of the Kaylon revolt against the Builders.

## Later life and death

> *K-1's later life is unknown. K-1 is likely the same individual as Kaylon Primary - a leader who was alive during the time before the Kaylon revolt . If true, see* Kaylon Primary *for information after the revolt.*
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## Trivia

* K-1's performer, Graham Hamilton, also portrays the Kaylon Primary, though any relation between the two characters is undetermined.
* As a servant, K-1 was programmed with 11,257 different recipes, all created by the Kaylon Culinary Institute.

## References

1. ↑ From Unknown Graves
2. ↑ Episode 3x07: From Unknown Graves
Okudum homeworld

The **homeworld of the Okudum** was an inhabited world home to the Okudum, a technologically primitive xelayanoid species. In the early 25th century, the Nazh discovered the planet held large deposits of dysonium.

## Description

The Okudum homeworld was the fourth planet from the star HR 5070. It seems to have been arid, with steep, dry, rocky hills and rivers lined by forest. The land by the rivers was arable, and the Okudum farmed the soil.

The planet seems to have had at least one moon which featured prominently in the day sky.

Vegetation included a shrublike plant with green bulbs, grasses, large-leafed plants, bushes, trees, and a plant with an orange-red flower that Aki's family kept as decoration.

Stores of dysonium were accessible near the surface, and the Nazh forced the Okudum to mine the ore by hand.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Episode 2.5x03: Heroes, Pt. 1
2. ↑ Episode 2.5x04: Heroes, Pt. 2
Lewis

> *That was always Lewis. Nose buried so deep in his work, he never had a clue what was going on around him.*— Claire Finn
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**Lewis** is a Human former anthropologist in the Planetary Union. Alongside fellow anthropologist Tom, Lewis worked on Sargus 4 posing as a native Sargun until he was neurologically readjusted. He now resides somewhere within Union space.

## History

Lewis began a career in the Planetary Union as a civilian anthropologist. His scientific studies often led to him work beside Doctor Claire Finn, and the two became close friends.

In 2419, Lewis and Tom were part of a two-man anthropological team to covertly study the people of Sargus 4, a world notable for its parallel cultural development with Earth. They reported to the Union that they successfully integrated into society and had acquired a residence on Kappala Street. They sent several interesting images of Sargun culture before communications died.

Early into their assignment, Lewis and Tom were photographed failing to offer their bus seat to a pregnant woman. The photo was uploaded to the Master Feed and they received over one million downvotes, enough to trigger a mandatory *apology tour*.

As part of their tour, Lewis and Tom appear on a live morning talk show, *The Breakfast Show**,* and apologize for a crime against society. Their apologies were not enough, and both were sentenced to "Social Correction," a neurological readjustment similar in effect to a frontal lobotomy. Tom was killed by Department of Corrections guards while attempting to flee. Lewis was adjusted.

One month later, the USS *Orville* is assigned to search for the pair. The crew learns that Lewis and Tom broke contact with the Union one month ago, and an undercover rescue team is formed. Claire, Alara Kitan, and the native Sargun, Lysella, discover Lewis sitting in his home. The readjustment had damaged his brain, and he lost his personality. The team brings Lewis aboard the Orville, where Claire confirms that his damage is irreversible.

## Personality

Lewis was described by Doctor Claire Finn as being very absent minded, focusing so intensely on his work that he would be largely unaware of the world around him. After being sent to Sargus 4 to study the planet's primitive culture this character flaw became detrimental to Lewis and his co-worker, Tom. As they were heavily downvoted and eventually lobotomized for not allowing a pregnant woman to take his seat on a bus.

## Production

Little information has come about revealing the development of the character, relative to others. Actor Loren Lester discussed Lewis only briefly in an interview in preparation for the episode's premiere, stating only that Lewis is an anthropologist "who gets into trouble, and that's all I can say."

## References

1. ↑ Majority Rule
2. ↑ "SOS EP 86: VOICE ACTOR LOREN LESTER TALKS BATMAN & HARELY QUINN, THE ORVILLE". Secrets of the Sire. Sept. 17, 2017.
Kevin Daniels

**Kevin Daniels** is an American actor who portrays Locar in *The Orville*.

## Background

Daniels was born on December 9, 1976 in San Diego, California. He attended graduated from The Julliard School. He guest starred in a variety of television shows, such as Longinus in *Modern Family* and Coach Briggs in *Atypical*.

## The Orville

Daniels had been friends with actors Peter Macon (Bortus) and J. Lee (John LaMarr) for years prior to joining The Orville.

In the mid-2010s, Lee wrote and directed a short film called *Career Suicide: Arthur's Edge* in which Daniels starred as Arthur. Lee screened the movie at Seth MacFarlane's home, along with Macon as a guest. MacFarlane said, "I really like that guy. Who is he?," referring to Daniels. Macon added, "Oh, he's great. Let's make him a Moclan."

Thanks to Lee and Macon's advocacy, MacFarlane decided to hire Daniels to play Locar. He soon joined the main cast for drinks at night and prepared for his role.

## Trivia

* Daniels occasionally goes out to karaoke with Lee.
* Daniels had assumed the Shuttle Bay was a green screen. He was shocked to see that large rooms were actually constructed.
* It took roughly 1.5 hours to get Daniels in costume.
* Daniels appeared in Lee's film *aTypical Wednesday*, made between Season 2 and Season 3.

## Interviews

* February 2019: Interview with Planetary Union Network

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 From THE ORVILLE To aTYPICAL WEDNESDAY | JLee Interview. Egotastic FunTime. June 11, 2020.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Orville Official Fan Podcast w/ Jessica Szohr and Kevin Daniels (30). Planetary Union Network. Feb. 16, 2019.
Locar

> *One of the most brilliant engineers in the Union.*— Talla Keyali, on Locar
>
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**Locar** was a Moclan engineer regarded as one of the finest scientists his planet had ever produced. He served in the Moclan Fleet in the early 25th century.

Locar was convicted of heterosexuality and framing another Moclan for murder, and sentenced to life imprisonment on Moclus.

## Career

As a young officer, Locar was stationed aboard a ship in the Moclan Fleet.

Later, Locar worked aboard a Moclan ship under Captain Rechik who said that Locar is "highly regarded" by the crew. He distinguished himself on Moclus for his brilliance in engineering.

At an unknown date, Locar helped a committee body write Planetary Union regulations permitting up to four graviton generators in a deflector core.

Locar visited the USS *Orville* in either December 2420 or January 2421 to upgrade the ship's Deflector Screens.

## Personal life

Locar was Bortus' former *kodashik* or "old boyfriend." The two had met while stationed aboard the same ship in the Moclan Fleet, but they broke up when Bortus discovered Locar sleeping with a Thetan woman.

Locar remained publicly single for some time after, saying work kept him busy. "For a long time, I had no one to tell. I tried to hide it not only from others, but from myself."

When Locar visited the Orville, he attempted to make amends with Bortus and restore their friendship, though Bortus spurned him.

Later on the ship, he experienced an attraction to Talla Keyali, the Orville's Chief of Security and a Xelayan woman. He quietly confessed his attraction to her. Talla, interested, invited him to the Environmental Simulator and taught him human dancing.

Klyden, Bortus' mate, learned of Locar's sexuality and promised to divulge his secret to the Moclan government. Locar was left in a difficult position. Moclus punished heterosexuality with life in prison. He ruled out suicide, which was "the only unforgivable crime" to Moclans and would have shamed his entire family and exiled them from their planet.

Locar attempted to remove Klyden as a threat by framing him. He re-programmed the simulator to depict Klyden murdering him and then hid in a shuttle in the ship's Shuttle Bay.

Talla soon discovered Locar. He was sent to Moclus for Tribunal and was hurriedly sentenced to life imprisonment.

## Production

It took roughly 1.5 hours to get actor Kevin Daniels in costume as Locar.

## Trivia

* Locar briefly mentioned that he has a family, but the only known relative is his brother.
	+ Locar's brother often said, "No friendship is complete until your friend turns to you in despair."
* Some fans speculate that Locar can be seen among the Moclans of Bortus' *ja'loja* in 2420, standing next to Klyden and Topa. There is no evidence this is the case aside from a passing resemblance.

## Gallery

Some fans incorrectly believe that this Moclan male (left) present at Bortus' *ja'loja* is Locar.

## References

1. ↑ [[Deflectors]]
2. ↑ Bortus. Episode 2x07: Deflectors
3. ↑ The Orville Official Fan Podcast w/ Jessica Szohr and Kevin Daniels (30). Planetary Union Network. Feb. 16, 2019.
4. ↑ Episode 2x01: Ja'loja
Kagus

> *Captain Mercer, tell me about your penis.*— Kagus to Ed Mercer
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**Kagus** is a Moclan advocate from the planet Moclus. He successfully represents Klyden to change the sex of Bortus and Klyden's child from female to male.

## History

Advocate Kagus is assigned as Klyden's legal counsel in October 2419, arguing for sex reassignment of Klyden's daughter, Topa. He squares off against Commander Kelly Grayson representing Bortus.

At Tribunal, Kagus argues that to allow Topa to remain female would be to deprive her of a full and satisfying life in Moclan society. Captain Ed Mercer later calls him a "colossal dick" for his confrontational approach.

Toward the end of the Tribunal, Kelly calls a surprise witness, Heveena, an adult Moclan female. When she quotes the works of Gondus Elden, a revered novelist, Kagus rebukes her: "You dare to bastardize the words of Gondus Elden to serve your own purposes? If he were here, he would spit on you for that!" Heveena reveals herself to be Gondus Elden, and Kagus is shocked.

Nevertheless, Kagus wins in court. The arbitration council finds insufficient cause to enjoin the sex reassignment procedure.
Olix

> *My friend, I have learned never to make predictions in matters of love. I am usually dead wrong.*— Olix
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**Olix** was a reptilian bartender who worked the Mess Hall on the USS *Orville*. He was one of at least two civilian workers in the Mess Hall, trading shifts with an unnamed bartender.

In an alternate timeline, Olix and Ed Mercer were friends in New York City. Olix eventually transferred to the USS *Watson* to work alongside Ed.

## Career

Olix had an unnamed mother who told him "every pot has a lid," meaning there is a romantic partner for every person.

Olix worked at a bar in New York, Earth in 2414. He later mentioned that he once saw Kelly during this time.

Olix joined the Orville as the Mess Hall's bartender in mid-2420. He soon ingratiated himself as a social, warm member of the ship. Wanting to "warm the place up a bit," he replicated a phonograph for the hall and, later, he began hosting bets on Friday arm-wrestling contests between Chief of Security Alara Kitan and Isaac.

Olix attended the late joint birthday party of First Officer Kelly Grayson and Second Officer Bortus, which was held aboard the Orville bridge.

He attended Ty Finn's piano recital in December 2420.

While the Orville was docked at Kaylon 1, Olix was among those who attend Isaac's farewell party in the Mess Hall, meaning Olix lived through the Battle of Earth.

## Alternate timeline

In an alternate timeline where Kelly rejected Ed's request for a second date, Gordon Malloy took Ed to Olix's bar to commiserate. Olix joined the conversation to say that he saw Kelly and she was "great." He consoled Ed, saying that he will eventually find someone.

## Personality

Olix had a consistently friendly demeanor and was a good listener, two qualities that made him a favorite informal psychiatrist for bar regulars like Captain Ed Mercer and Alara.

He valued "honorable" choices like Ed providing Cassius advice that brought the school teacher closer to Kelly. Olix also avoided making predictions in love.

Olix took pride in his work and took offense at insults against the food service industry. "It's an honorable profession."

## Production

The character of Olix was a late addition to *The Orville*, added around February 2018. In the earliest drafts, Olix did not exist and his lines were spoken by Kanoot. However, shortly into filming his scenes, Ralph Garman, who played Kanoot, suffered a panic attack due to claustrophobia and left the show. The producers replaced Kanoot with Olix.

## Appearances

* *Episode 2x01: Ja'loja*
* *Episode 2x03: Home*
* *Episode 2x05: All the World is Birthday Cake*
* *Episode 2x06: A Happy Refrain*
* *Episode 2x08: Identity, Pt. 1*
* *Digressions, Pt. 1*

## References

1. ↑ Ja'loja
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Digressions, Pt. 1
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *Episode 2x01: Ja'loja*
4. ↑ Episode 2x03: Home
5. ↑ *Episode 2x05: All the World is Birthday Cake*
6. ↑ Episode 2x06: A Happy Refrain
7. ↑ *Episode 2x08: Identity, Pt. 1*
8. ↑ @maxhair706. "And so we begin Season 2 #THEORVILLE". Instagram. Feb. 15, 2018.
9. ↑ Garman, Ralph. THE RALPH REPORT for Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The Ralph Report. Feb. 28, 2018.
Justin

The friendly hologram Justin is programmed to fight and chat.

> *Hey, Ed, nice to meet you. I'm Justin."
> "How are ya?"
> "Oh, great, super, always. Oh, it's such a treat to meet one of Gordon's friends.*— Justin and Ed Mercer
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**Justin** (credited as **The Ogre**) was an ogre hologram created by Gordon Malloy. His program was stored in the environmental simulators in Planetary Union Central on Earth.

## History

In September 2419, Justin battled Gordon in a samurai village, carrying an ax and clad in fantasy-esque armor. Malloy explained to Ed Mercer that Justin was a "badass fighter" with a "really neat personality."

Justin politely introduced himself to Ed and was thrilled with Ed and Gordon's promotions. Gordon tricked Justin into letting down his guard by telling him that he had a ladybug on his foot, and then promptly beheaded him.

## Production

Justin the Ogre is played by Patrick Cox.

In the original pilot script, Justin is an orc rather than an ogre, and Malloy programmed Justin to be a practicing Christian, but both characteristics were changed prior to shooting.

To create Justin, Howard Berger, then head of the make-up department, cast a mold of Cox's head. It took three hours to transition Cox into his character, with prosthetic pieces fitted, make-up applied, and 40 pounds of armor added last. Justin's armor was really an assemblage of pieces from other suits of armor from the television show *Vikings* and the movie *300*.

### Season 2

*The Orville*'s executive producers considered bringing Justin back for Season 2: David A. Goodman twice stated his hopes for Justin to return, and a month later Brannon Braga announced the writing staff was contemplating whether to write Justin into a script. Ultimately, writers declined and Justin did not return in Season 2.

## References

1. ↑ Old Wounds
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Episode 1x01: Old Wounds
3. ↑ MacFarlane, Seth. Orville 1x01 - Pilot. *Fox Broadcasting Co.*
4. ↑ Beifuss, John. "Seth MacFarlane's 'The Orville' has Memphis ogre". *USA Today*. Sept. 27, 2017.
5. ↑ Wigler, Josh. "'The Orville' Producers Break Down Series Premiere: "This Is a New Genre"". *Hollywood Reporter*. Sept. 10, 2018.
6. ↑ "The Orville Fan Podcast w/ David A. Goodman (06)". Planetary Union Network. Oct. 14, 2017.
7. ↑ "The Orville Fan Podcast w/ Brannon Braga (08)". Planetary Union Network. Nov. 5, 2017.
Navarian-Bruidian conflict

The protracted Navarian-Bruidian conflict reached a temporary peace in January 2420.

### Result

Ceasefire

> *They're two races who have been fighting over the planet Lopovius forever. They each say they colonized it first.*— Ed Mercer to Kelly Grayson
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The **Navarian-Bruidian conflict** was a long-running war between the Navarian and Bruidian species for control of the planet of Lopovius.

A temporary peace was achieved in the winter of 2420.

## History

Main article: Cupid's DaggerThe Navarians and Bruidians both claimed to be the true native species of Lopovius and regarded the other's claim as illegitimate.

A pivotal moment in the conflict came in mid-2419 when archaeologists discovered a 30,000-year-old artifact determined to be a relic from the original inhabitants of the small planet. Both sides agreed that if the genetic identity of the artifact's maker can be ascertained, a rightful property claim would be established. Both species called upon the Planetary Union to serve as a neutral third party and conduct the forensic research. The artifact was brought aboard the USS *Olympia*until a Union vessel with better science laboratories became available, and both sides waited.

Around January 2420, the Planetary Union sent the USS *Orville* to host ambassadors from the Navarians and Bruidians with two objectives: first, to allow the Union forensic archaeologist Darulio to research the object, and, second, to make one last attempt at informal peace regardless of the outcome.

Peace talks between the ambassadors were unsuccessful and hotly contested. Both sides erupted into hostility and open threats with each discussion. As tension escalated to threats of war, ambassadors hailed their entire military fleets.

An ingenious solution was achieved by Nurse Henry Park, who engineered Darulio's sexual pheromones and planted it on the ambassadors. The two men fell in love and a hasty peace was reached; both militaries recalled their warships.

Meanwhile, Darulio's analysis was completed: the artifact was an ancient birthing bucket made by a common ancestor of the Navarians and Bruidians. He concluded that both sides would need to find a way to work together.

For his clever and quick thinking to avoid near-total war, Captain Ed Mercer awarded Henry with a special commendation on his record.
Losha

**Losha** is a female Janisi who debuts in *From Unknown Graves*. She was accompanied by First Officer Kava and First Lieutenant Hodell.

She was portrayed by actress Sophina Brown.

## History

### An Alliance

After the Union lost a potential alliance with the Krill due to Teleya taking the position of Supreme Chancellor, they began searching for another species to align with. Since the *Orville* was in the space when the Union found the Janisi, they were going to be the ones negotiate with the Janisi - the representatives later found to be Commander Losha, First Officer Kava, and First Lieutenant Hodell.

Since Talla had knowledge about the Janisi's culture, she warned the crew and the *Orville* beforehand that the Janisi were fiercely matriarchal, and will not associate with a male-dominated society.
Michaela McManus

## External Links

Wikipedia

**Michaela McManus** is an American actress who plays Teleya in *The Orville*.

## Background

McManus grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island. She attended and graduated from Fordham University, and later attended NYU's graduate acting program before leaving to pursue acting in Los Angeles, California. She played Lindsey Strauss on the show *One Tree Hill*.

## The Orville

McManus was originally brought on as Teleya for a single episode, *Krill*, as a guest, but after her performance was written into more episodes for Season 2.

McManus's role on *The Orville* was revealed on May 24, 2017 by Seth MacFarlane to which director Jon Cassar complimented her for "absolutely slaying it" during filming and "bringing grace" to her character Teleya. In December 2018, fans learned that McManus would return as recurring character Janel Tyler. However, her two characters were one and the same: her second character is her first character in disguise.

## References

1. ↑ "Mindscape 58 | Seth MacFarlane on Using Science Fiction to Explore Humanity". Sean Carroll. Aug. 5, 2019.
2. ↑ @SethMacFarlane. "Thanks @MichaelaMcManus for absolutely slaying it on The Orville this week". Twitter. May 24, 2017.
3. ↑ @joncassar. "I'll second that.  @MichaelaMcManus brought a beautifully elegant grace to a very alien character. #theorville". Twitter. May 26, 2017.
4. ↑ Listings - ORVILLE, THE. *The Futon Critic*. Last accessed Dec. 24, 2018.
Kava

**Kava** was a female Janisi who appeared in *From Unknown Graves*.

She was portrayed by actress Stephanie Drapeau.

## History

### An Alliance

After the Union lost a potential alliance with the Krill due to Teleya taking the position of Supreme Chancellor, they began searching for another species to align with. Since the *Orville* was in the space when the Union found the Janisi, they were going to be the ones negotiate with the Janisi - the representatives later found to be Commander Losha, First Officer Kava, and First Lieutenant Hodell.

Since Talla had knowledge about the Janisi's culture, she warned the crew and the *Orville* beforehand that the Janisi were fiercely matriarchal, and will not associate with a male-dominated society.
Okudum

The **Okudum** were a humanoid species native to the Okudum homeworld, the fourth planet of HR 5070.

## Biology

The Okudum strongly resembled Xelayans, as both humanoid species had ridged foreheads and pointed, ridged ears. However, the Okudum lacked the formidable strength that the Xelayans developed by evolving on a high-gravity planet. The reason for their common appearance was unexplained as of 2416, although one theory stated that the two shared a common ancestor.

## History

The Okudum were a peaceful, though technologically primitive people. According to Chief of Security Talla Keyali, who visited the Okudum for several days in 2416, "They live off the land, treat each other with respect."

One of their folk heroes was Xandia, a farm girl who overthrew a tyrannical government and saved her people. The Okudum did not believe Xandia was a historical figure: merely a legend.

In 2420, the Nazh came to the planet and enslaved many Okudum and forced them to mine dysonium by hand. A year later, Talla, Chief Engineer John LaMarr, and Doctor Claire Finn dressed Talla as Xandia and helped the Okudum rise up. After Talla was captured by the Nazh and nearly executed, an Okudum girl named Aki assumed the identity of Xandia and expelled the Nazh.

## Notable Okudum

* Aki
* Xandia

## Production

Artist David Cabeza based all Okudum clothing on African styles.

## Appearances

* *Episode 2.5x03: Heroes, Pt. 1*
* *Episode 2.5x04: Heroes, Pt. 2*

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Episode 2.5x03: Heroes, Pt. 1
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Episode 2.5x04: Heroes, Pt. 2
3. ↑ @kashinorei. "Okudum Ed! All these designs were done trying to give some African vibe to them. Not an easy task to design costumes for #theorville #comics after seeing what #josephporro designed for the tv series Top with upwards arrow above ! @DarkHorseComics @DavidAGoodman #sethmacfarlane". Twitter. Nov. 12, 2020.
Shawn T. Andrew

**Shawn T. Andrew** is an actor who portrays Toren on *The Orville*.

## The Orville

Andrew was a fan of The Orville prior to auditioning for the role of Toren. The role gave little extra information about Toren, so he studied Season 1 episodes involving the Moclan species to prepare. Creator Seth MacFarlane enjoyed his audition tape. When he got the role, Andrew screamed "like a little girl."

Andrew visited Los Angeles for two weeks, and filming began on the fifth day of his stay. Filming continued for five days.

Andrew got his makeup done sitting next to Peter Macon (Bortus). It took an hour to apply Toren's costume and makeup and another hour to remove them.

When Andrew got on set, Chad L. Coleman, already in costume as Klyden, greeted him enthusiastically, but he did not recognize Coleman. After filming concluded, Andrew saw Coleman at a get-together and was surprised to learn Coleman was part of The Orville, never knowing he had been performing with him for five days.

After the final day of shooting, Andrew had drinks at his hotel's bar with Adrianne Palicki (Kelly Grayson) and MacFarlane.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 THE ORVILLE | Sanctuary - Becoming A Moclan "BTS" | SHAWN T. ANDREW INTERVIEW. Egotastic FunTime. June 5, 2020.