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Null field

"*It's not just people it keeps away. It's everything. It's birds, insects. No one's ever gotten through the null field, and no one ever will. It's warning us to stay away. So stop tempting fate.*"
—Salvor Hardin to Poly[src]

A **null field** was a type of technology that could discourage anything from approaching. The Vault on Terminus generated a null field that disorientated humans, making it almost impossible for them to approach. The field also kept animals and insects away from the Vault. Only Warden Salvor Hardin has demonstrated the ability to not be affected by the null field. As Warden, Salvor kept an eye on the null field and on occasion rescued local children who tried to approach the Vault as part of a game, such as Poly Verisof. Being unaffected by the null field, Salvor would also test its limits; in 12,102 Era Imperial, it was discovered that the null field was expanding.

In 12,240 Era Imperial, the null field once again began to recede, heralding the impending opening of the Vault.

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## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "The Mathematician's Ghost"
* Season Two
	+ "In Seldon's Shadow"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ "The Mathematician's Ghost"
3. ↑ "In Seldon's Shadow"
Trireme-class ship

The **Trireme-class ship** was a military jumpship used by the naval forces of the Galactic Empire. They were used to bombard the planets of Anacreon and Thespis with neutron bombs in retaliation for the destruction of Trantor's Star Bridge. The *Aegis*, commanded by Kray Dorwin, was a Trireme-class ship.

In 12,240 Era Imperial, at least fifteen Trireme-class vessels were part of the 20th Fleet under the command of General Bel Riose and the *Shining Destiny*. The fleet was assigned to investigate the speread of the Foundation in the Outer Reach. Some time later, a large force of Trireme-class ships were used to create an enclosure around the planet Terminus, ensuring that nothing could escape the world.

## Gallery

The Aegis from the frontThe Aegis coming out of jumpThe AegisTrireme-class ships attacking a planetTrireme-class ships attacking a planet
## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Preparing to Live" (First appearance)
	+ "Upon Awakening"
	+ "Death and the Maiden"
* Season Two
	+ "King and Commoner"
	+ "Long Ago, Not Far Away" (First identified as Trireme-class ship)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Preparing to Live"
2. ↑ "Upon Awakening"
3. ↑ "King and Commoner"
4. ↑ "Long Ago, Not Far Away"
Timandra

Captain **Timandra** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. A agent of the Galactic Empire, she processed Poly Verisof's and Brother Constant's visas into Trantor. Timandra is portrayed by Isabel Adomakoh Young, first appearing in "Why the Gods Made Wine."

## Biography

Captain Timandra was on duty at the customs station on Trantor Station when Poly Verisof and Brother Constant arrived and sought entry to Trantor. When Poly informed her that he was from the Outer Reach and was looking to open diplomatic negotiations, she informed him that the Empire no longer recognised certain planets from the region. Poly told Timandra that was the situation they were there to address. Timandra let both of them in on a provisional visa. Later, Timandra led a force of Imperial soldiers to arrest them in their hotel room, telling them that their stay had been prolonged indefinitely.

As Demerzel watched reports of the destruction of the Imperial fleet over Terminus, Timandra interrupted and showed Demerzel a live broadcast seeming to show Sareth I and Cleon XVIII announcing Cleon XVII's death and their own intent to marry.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "Why the Gods Made Wine" (First appearance)
	+ "A Necessary Death"
	+ "Creation Myths"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Why the Gods Made Wine"
2. ↑ "Creation Myths"
Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly (podcast episode)

**Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly** is the fifteenth episode of Foundation: The Official Podcast. Hosted by Jason Concepcion with David S. Goyer. It was released on 4 August, 2023.

## Summary

*Leigh Dana Jackson, writer and co-executive producer, is Jason and David's guest this week to discuss episode 4, "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly." They talk about the state of Bel and Glawen's relationship and how Bel's time on Lepsis has changed him. Plus, we finally enter the Vault! David and Leigh weigh the implications of multiple Hari Seldons and even unpack the quantum mechanics of Hober Mallow's poop.*

## External link

* Foundation: The Official Podcast - Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly on Apple Podcasts
Thanwall

**Thanwall** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. He is an ambassador from the Maiden. Thanwall is portrayed by Geoffrey Cantor, first appearing in "Barbarians at the Gate."

## Biography

Ambassador Thanwall served as the representative of the Maiden to the Galactic Empire. Thanwall reported the death of Proxima Opal to the Emperors. During the meeting, he reported that Zephyr Halima was gaining support as a replacement for the Proxima, and that she supported a return to the heretical Primary Octavo.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Barbarians at the Gate"
	+ "Death and the Maiden"
	+ "The Missing Piece"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Barbarians at the Gate"
2. ↑ "Death and the Maiden"
Robot

**Robots** are a type of machine entity, self-aware and capable of advanced reasoning. Demerzel, aide and advisor to the Cleon Genetic Dynasty, is the last remaining functioning example of the race. The robots were destroyed during the Robot Wars, a conflict where Human sympathizers were hung from trees in the Imperial Gardens. Robots such as Demerzel were capable of experiencing space travel using a jumpdrive without needing to be asleep during the process. Their cognitive functions were decentralised, allowing them to suffer cranial trauma such as losing part of their head and remain functional until repairs could be made.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "Preparing to Live"
	+ "The Mathematician's Ghost"
	+ "Barbarians at the Gate"
	+ "Death and the Maiden"
	+ "Mysteries and Martyrs"
* Season Two
	+ "In Seldon's Shadow"
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness"
	+ "King and Commoner"
	+ "The Sighted and the Seen"
	+ "Why the Gods Made Wine"
	+ "A Necessary Death"
	+ "Long Ago, Not Far Away"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ "Preparing to Live"
2. ↑ "Death and the Maiden"
3. ↑ "In Seldon's Shadow"
Ninth Proof of Folding

"*So, you know Kalle's Ninth Proof of Folding?"
"Yes, I couldn't have solved Abraxas without it."
"No one else thought to use it. Not in 500 years.*"
—Hari Seldon and Gaal Dornick[src]
The **Ninth Proof of Folding** was a mathematical proof on chaos theory and space folding produced by Kalle. The writing was poetic, so serious scholars did not take the work seriously. The original document was kept in the Imperial Library on the planet Trantor, written in Kalle's native Thraxian.

Hari Seldon used the Ninth Proof of Folding in his work to construct the Prime Radiant. In 12,067 Era Imperial, Hari Seldon presented the original manuscript to Gaal Dornick after she used the proof to solve the Abraxas Conjecture. At first, Gaal refused to take it from the Library, but Hari insisted, knowing that one day the library would be destroyed and stealing the proof was in fact a mercy.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
* Season Two
	+ "In Seldon's Shadow" (Mentioned only)

## Sources

* "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ "Upon Awakening"
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "In Seldon's Shadow"
Yu Ling Stream

The **Yu Ling Stream** was located near the Argo Sector in Star's End Gaal Dornick used the positions of the Cloverleaf Quasar, along with the stars Swen-Yen 214, Austus 11, and Hudson 8,053, to triangulate her position to near the Yu Ling Stream while trapped aboard the *Raven* with limited control.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Upon Awakening" (First appearance)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Upon Awakening"
2. ↑ "The Missing Piece"
Trantorian Seer Church

The **Trantorian Seer Church** was located on Level 22 on the planet Trantor. It was overseen by a Seer Priest. Gaal Dornick visited the Church shortly after arriving on Trantor; despite having removed herself from the faith by removing her prayer stones, the Priest still offered to help Gaal if she was in trouble. The Church was on the edge of the Scar after the destruction of the Star Bridge. Emperor Cleon XI visit the Seer Church in the aftermath of the disaster, wanting to know if Gaal Dornick was a true Seer who had foreseen the end of the Galactic Empire.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace"
	+ "Preparing to Live"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ "Preparing to Live"
Perimeter fence

The **perimeter fence** was an standard Imperial-issue energy barrier employed as a security measure by the Foundation around Terminus City on the planet Terminus. It created a field around the settlement that would allow residents whose DNA was in its database to pass through freely. If an individual who was not in the database tried to go through the fence, it would radiate them. The relays for the field were located in the Foundation Tower.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "The Mathematician's Ghost"
	+ "Barbarians at the Gate"
	+ "Upon Awakening"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Upon Awakening"
2. ↑ "The Emperor's Peace"
3. ↑ "Barbarians at the Gate"
Gia

**Gia** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. She is one of the colonist's children on Terminus who are intrigued by the mysterious Vault. Gia is portrayed by Chloe Lea in the series, first appearing in the episode "The Emperor's Peace."

## Biography

Gia is a young girl who lives on the planet Terminus. Along with her friends, Poly, Keir, and Laylo, she is fascinated by the mysterious Vault. Gia made a bet with Keir that he couldn't put his marker past the first rock, and was happy when Keir was forced to turn back under the influence of the null field. When Poly tried the same to see the "ghost", he passed out under its influence. Gia and the others had to run back to town for help and their friend was eventually rescued by Warden Salvor Hardin.

Gia later greeted Hugo Crast when he arrived on Terminus. During the Anacreon attack on Terminus City, Gia and Poly managed to rescue Salvor when she was held captive by the Anacreons. Gia knocked out the guard with a piece of metal as Poly created a distraction. The pair then dragged the unconscious Salvor into the geothermal tunnels.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "The Mathematician's Ghost"
	+ "Upon Awakening"
	+ "Death and the Maiden"
	+ "The First Crisis"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ "The Mathematician's Ghost"
3. ↑ "Death and the Maiden"
Reth Linn

"*Congratulations, you guys are zero for three. Because you were in the primary blast radius, Gaal and Shivaughn, both of you suffered from overpressure to your hollow organs. I could try, but I doubt I could find a more painful way to die. Mari, Briwan, Abbas. You were all killed by exploded rock fragments. The good news, it was instant. The bad news, you're still dead.*"
—Reth Linn[src]
**Reth Linn** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. She is a member of the crew of the *Deliverance*, helping to train the colonists. Reth Linn is portrayed by Chipo Chung, first appearing in the episode "Preparing to Live."

## Biography

Reth Linn volunteered to join the Foundation and travel aboard the slow ship *Deliverance* to the planet Terminus. She was the ship's environment engineer, managing the gravity, pressure and oxygen levels. Linn was also charged with overseeing the ship's simulation rooms, allowing her to oversee the training of the colonists, including a group that contained Gaal Dornick, Abbas, Shivaughn, Mari, and Briwan. Linn later attended the questioning of Raych Foss after his murder of Hari Seldon.

## Behind the scenes

Reth Linn was not named in the episodes she appeared in. Her name was revealed by David S. Goyer in the book "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2".

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Preparing to Live"
	+ "Upon Awakening"

## Sources

* "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2" (First identified as Reth Linn)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Preparing to Live"
2. ↑ "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2"
3. ↑ "Upon Awakening"
Seer Church

The **Seer Church** is the traditional religion of Synnax. The church is extremely influential on its homeworld, though it is not widespread across the Galaxy, with only one Seer Priest in the Galactic capital world of Trantor.

## Beliefs and practices

Synnaxians commune with their god through prayer stones, which are permanently inserted into the cheeks of their followers.

Mathematics and science are not trusted, and both are considered heretical. Possession of mathematical or scientific material is punishable by death on Synnax.

## History

During an event known as the Cleanse, scientists became regarded as heretics by the Seer Church, and were drowned on Synnax. The universities were burned, and any traces which remained were completely forbidden to enter.

Gaal Dornick became an acolyte of the Seer Church against her true desires. After seeing a man executed for taking material from the abandoned universities, she began to study contraband mathematical and scientific knowledge in secret. She became known as a mathematical genius across the Galaxy, and won Hari Seldon's math contest to become his assistant on Trantor. However, Gaal had to choose exile from her homeworld, and removed her seer stones. The Church refused to listen when Gaal warned of rising sea levels which would affect Synnax.

## Gallery

### Season 1

Prayer stones (season 1, episode 1)A Synnaxan Seer Church on Trantor (season 1, episode 1)

## Notable followers

* Bayla
* Gaal Dornick (formerly)
* Jarko
* Trantorian Seer Priest
* Synnaxian Stone Remover (formerly)

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "Preparing to Live"
	+ "Upon Awakening"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Upon Awakening"
Rees

**Rees** is a character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. A Claric of the Church of the Galactic Spirit, Rees appeared in the episode "A Glimpse of Darkness."

## Biography

Claric Rees was a member of the Church of the Galactic Spirit. He had sad eyes, which made the High Claric, Poly Verisof, always feel the need to apologise for something. Rees was preaching on the planet Siwenna when he was captured by the local constabulary and tied to a tree. Stabbed, the locals let the frequent lightning kill him as a sacrifice to the local lightning deity.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness"
	+ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly" (Indirect mention only)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "A Glimpse of Darkness"
2. ↑ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
Veena Ahluwalia

"*Well, it's going to be a long journey, Veena. We've faced challenges. Many more will follow. But I am confident in the success of our endeavor. And the principal reason for that is you. All of you. I approved the passenger manifest. Each and every name on it. A hundred years from now, perhaps even a thousand, your names will be memorialized.*"
—Hair Seldon[src]
**Veena Ahluwalia** is a character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. She is a member of the Foundation aboard the *Deliverance*. Veena Ahluwalia is portrayed by Seham Aar in the episode "Preparing to Live."

## Biography

Veena Ahluwalia volunteered to join the Foundation and travel on board the slow ship *Deliverance* to the planet Terminus. She worked in the ship's laundry under Theron during the voyage. Several months into the trip, when Hari Seldon visited the laundry looking for a particular shirt, Veena asked him if he was happy with the progression of the Plan so far. Hari took the opportunity to reassure her that he was, and to praise all of the crew for their faith in the endeavour.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Preparing to Live"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Preparing to Live"
Thurston

**Thurston** is a character mentioned in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. He was part of the Cloud Dominion royal family before his death in an accident. Thurston was first named in "A Necessary Death", but had been referred to in previous episodes.

## Biography

Thurston was a member of the Cloud Dominion royal family, along with his sisters Shennin and Sareth. He joined the Royal Hussars and once carried an injured comrade on his back for two days despite having a broken collarbone. Thurston was killed in the accident that claimed the lives of the entire royal family and left Sareth as the sole heir to Dominion.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness" (Indirect mention only)
	+ "A Necessary Death" (First identified as Thurston)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "A Necessary Death"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A Glimpse of Darkness"
Tivole

**Tivole** is a minor character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. He is a Master Statistician, set to the task of debunking Hari Seldon's work. Tivole is portrayed by Ian McNeice, appearing in "Barbarians at the Gate."

## Biography

Master Statistician Tivole and his team of mathematicians were set to the task of debunking Hari Seldon's predictions by Emperor Cleon XII when he was Brother Day. Thirty years later, in 12,102 Era Imperial, Tivole and his team were summoned by the current Brother Day, Cleon XIII, to present their results. When Tivole could not provide the answers Day was looking for, Day subjected them to a withering tirade that caused Tivole to collapse.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Barbarians at the Gate"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Barbarians at the Gate"
Trantor City

**Trantor City** is the planet-wide urban metropolis that covers almost the entire surface of Trantor. At the center of the city is the surface-side Trantor Station that connected to the Orbital Platform in space via the Star Bridge. Trantor City is served by the hyper-loop transport that encircles the city.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)

## Sources

* "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2"
Upon Awakening (podcast episode)

**Upon Awakening** is the fifth episode of Foundation: The Official Podcast. Hosted by Jason Concepcion with David S. Goyer. It was released on 15 October, 2021.

## Summary

*Leigh Dana Jackson is back to discuss episode 5, "Upon Awakening," with Jason and David. They dive into Gaal's home planet—the flooded world of Synnax—and her reasons for leaving. Plus, they talk about how the writers’ room grappled with all of the math. (Hint: They brought in experts.)*

## External link

* Foundation: The Official Podcast - Upon Awakening on Apple Podcasts
Ravenna

**Ravenna** is a former Empress of the Galactic Empire mentioned in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*.

## Biography

Empress Ravenna believed that actual intercourse was essential for the production of children, rather than do it artificially. She also favoured a public consummation.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness" (First mentioned)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "A Glimpse of Darkness"
Theron

"*Dr. Seldon?"
"Yes, Theron?"
"May I shake your hand?*"
—Theron and Hari Seldo[src]
**Theron** is a character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. He is a senior worker in the laundry aboard the *Deliverance*. Theron is portrayed by Georg Nikoloff in the episode "Preparing to Live." The character's name was spoken on screen, but the role was credited as "Senior Laundry Worker."

## Biography

Theron volunteered to join the Foundation and travel aboard the slow ship *Deliverance* to the planet Terminus. He worked in the ship's laundry in a senior position. When Doctor Hari Seldon visited the laundry to retrieve a particular white shirt with an ink stain, Theron apologised for not being able to remove the blemish. After retrieving the shirt, Theron requested to shake Hari's hand.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Preparing to Live"
She-Bends-Light

**She-Bends-Light** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. A Spacer, she serves the Galactic Empire in the Imperial fleet. She-Bends-Light is portrayed by Judi Shekoni, first appearing in "King and Commoner."

## Biography

She-Bends-Light is a Spacer serving in the 20th Fleet aboard the *Shining Destiny*. When General Bel Riose returned to service, she greeted him warmly, telling him that she had missed his smile. Riose ordered her to set a course for the Outer Reach. She-Bends-Light successfully navigated the ship to Siwenna. While reviewing footage of the Foundation whisper-ship jumping away from Siwenna, She-Bends-Light was contacted by her mother, She-Is-Center, informing her that the ship the Empire was seeking was in their custody. The Home-Swarm arrived at the *Shining Destiny*'s position, allowing a reunion between mother and daughter. She-Bends-Light was present on the bridge of the *Shining Destiny* during the Battle of Terminus.

After the battle, She-Bends-Light was ordered by Emperor Cleon to jump to the other worlds under the Foundation's control to destroy them after General Riose refused the order. She-Bends-Light complied, but in secret enacted a protocol that would trigger a jump sequence where every ship in the Imperial fleet would jump into its neighbor, annihilating all the vessels. Hober Mallow's deal with the Spacers had worked, and the ruse had been needed to get the entire Imperial fleet to Terminus. In exchange for their freedom, the Spacers on the Imperial ships sacrificed themselves. She-Bends-Light died when the *Shining Destiny* was destroyed, as no escape pods or small vessels could leave the vessel either.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "King and Commoner" (First appearance)
	+ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
	+ "A Necessary Death"
	+ "Long Ago, Not Far Away"
	+ "Creation Myths"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A Necessary Death"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "King and Commoner"
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Creation Myths"
4. ↑ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
5. ↑ "Long Ago, Not Far Away"
Sea siren

A sea siren under the water's surface on Synnax

**Sea sirens** were aquatic creatures native to the planet Synnax. Normally white in colouration, sea sirens turned red when they intended to dive into deeper waters due to saturating themselves with oxygen.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
* Season Two
	+ "In Seldon's Shadow" (First identified as Sea siren)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ "In Seldon's Shadow"
Pater

**Pater** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. He is a member of the Foundation and the father of Brother Constant. Pater is portrayed by Luis Torrecilla, first appearing in "A Glimpse of Darkness."

## Biography

Pater and his husband, Director Sef Sermak, were the parents of Brother Constant. Pater ran a pub in Terminus City called the Four Moons. He welcomed Brother Constant back to Terminus when she and Poly Verisof were recalled due to the Vault getting ready to open. Pater was later present outside the Vault when Hober Mallow was presented to it.

Pater was rescued from the surface of Terminus by Hari Seldon and the Vault, along with the entire population of the world.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness"
	+ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
	+ "Long Ago, Not Far Away"
	+ "Creation Myths"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "A Glimpse of Darkness"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
3. ↑ "Creation Myths"
Winoset II

A statue of Winoset unveiled by Cleon XVII

**Winoset II** is a former Empress of the Galactic Empire mentioned in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*.

## Biography

Winoset II was the wife of Stanel VI and mother of Cleon I. They were the last of the Entun Dynasty, and she was regarded as the last Galactic Empress before the rise of the Genetic Dynasty. Winoset died when Cleon was in his early adulthood, leaving him as Emperor. In 12,240 Era Imperial, Cleon XVII unveiled a statue to Winoset as he announced the end of the Genetic Dynasty and his intention to marry Sareth I and reinstate the title of Empress.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "Why the Gods Made Wine" (First mentioned)
	+ "Long Ago, Not Far Away" (First appearance)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Long Ago, Not Far Away"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Why the Gods Made Wine"
Warden

**Warden** was a title used by the protector of the citizens of Terminus. The Warden would patrol the perimeter of Terminus City and its surroundings, and ensure that the perimeter fence was functioning.

## Known Wardens

* Abbas Hardin
* Salvor Hardin
* Jaegger Fount
* Varia

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "The Mathematician's Ghost"
	+ "Barbarians at the Gate"
	+ "Upon Awakening"
* Season Two
	+ "In Seldon's Shadow"
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness"
	+ "King and Commoner"
	+ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
	+ "Long Ago, Not Far Away"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Mathematician's Ghost"
3. ↑ "In Seldon's Shadow"
4. ↑ "Long Ago, Not Far Away"
Twer

Councilor **Twer** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. She is a member of the Galactic Council. Twer is portrayed by Petra Van Der Voort, first appearing in "Why the Gods Made Wine."

## Biography

Council Twer served in the Galactic Council during the reign of Emperor Cleon XVII. She was present in the arena when Cleon XVII announced his intention to end the Genetic Dynasty and marry Queen Sareth I of the Cloud Dominion. Twer was later present with Demerzel, watching reports of the destruction of the Imperial fleet over Terminus.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "Why the Gods Made Wine" (First appearance)
	+ "Creation Myths"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Why the Gods Made Wine"
2. ↑ "Creation Myths"
Varia

**Varia** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. She is a watchman serving the Foundation later becoming a Warden. Varia is portrayed by Eva Bradley-Williams, first appearing in "In Seldon's Shadow."

## Biography

Watchman Varia served under Warden Jaegger Fount on Terminus. When the siren sounded, alerting Terminus City to the impending opening of the Vault, Varia collected a weapon alongside Warden Fount, noting that she had never heard that siren before. When Poly Verisof and Brother Constant were recalled to Terminus, Varia greeted them when their ship docked. Poly warned her about the domesticated bishop's claw in the ship's hold. Varia was later present outside the Vault when Hober Mallow was brought before it.

Following Fount's death, Varia was promoted to the post of Warden. She was rescued from the surface of Terminus by Hari Seldon and the Vault, along with the entire population of the world.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "In Seldon's Shadow"
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness"
	+ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
	+ "Long Ago, Not Far Away"
	+ "Creation Myths"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "In Seldon's Shadow"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Long Ago, Not Far Away"
3. ↑ "A Glimpse of Darkness"
4. ↑ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
5. ↑ "Creation Myths"
Robot Wars

The **Robot Wars** were a series of conflicts fought between Humans and Robots from 7,020 Era Imperial to 7,240 Era Imperial. The war lasted for a total of two hundred and twenty years. For a long time, Humans and Robots existed in peace, living side by side. However, Humans were cruel to Robots and did not see them as equals when in truth, they were more Human than they possibly knew. The Robots grew to resent their station, and desired that the Humans acknowledge their personhood. Humanity denied them this, leading to the murder of Emperor Benefoss. The first law of robotics was circumvented, an act that should not have been possible, and the wars began. Robots fought Robots, and Robots fought Humans. Eventually, Humanity won. The wars resulted in the destruction of nearly all Robots, with the exception of Demerzel. AI sympathizers were hung from trees in the apple orchard of the Imperial Gardens.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Preparing to Live" (First mentioned)
* Season Two
	+ "A Necessary Death" (Mentioned only)
	+ "The Last Empress" (Mentioned only)
	+ "Long Ago, Not Far Away" (Mentioned only)

## Sources

* "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Last Empress"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Preparing to Live"
3. ↑ "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2"
Prayer stones

"*My understanding of your world is that to remove the prayer stones is to break with the Seer Church.*"
—Jerril[src]

**Prayer stones** were a sign of being a member of the Seer Church. The stones were inserted into the cheeks of believers shortly after birth. To remove one's stones was to signal an individual breaking from the doctrine of the Church, and turning their face from the sight of the Sleeper.

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## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "Preparing to Live"
	+ "Upon Awakening"
* Season Two
	+ "Long Ago, Not Far Away" (Mentioned only)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ "Upon Awakening"
Sensory shroud

A **shroud** was a sensory deprivation device used on prisoners to render them blind and deaf to their surroundings. Shrouds were used primarily by the Galactic Empire, and were placed on Gaal Dornick when she was arrested, the delegations from Anacreon and Thespis in the wake of the bombing of the Star Bridge, and Azura Odili.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "Preparing to Live"
	+ "The First Crisis"
	+ "The Leap"
* Season Two
	+ "Why the Gods Made Wine"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ "Preparing to Live"
3. ↑ "The First Crisis"
Onelle

**Onelle** is a character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. She is a member of the Anacreon force led to Terminus by Phara Keaen. Onelle is portrayed by Zoha Rahman, appearing in the episode "Death and the Maiden."

## General Information

Onelle is an Anacreon soldier serving under Phara Keaen's command. During the Anacreon occupation of Terminus City, Onelle is tasked with guarding Salvor Hardin. While watching over Salvor, she is distracted by Poly and then knocked out by Gia. The two youths were then able to rescue Salvor.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Death and the Maiden"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Death and the Maiden"
Rubicon

***Rubicon*** is the personal jumpship of the Genetic Dynasty. It was used by Brother Day to travel to the Maiden in person to resolve the Luminism succession crisis.

In 12,240, Emperor Cleon XVII and Demerzel used the Rubicon to travel to Terminus in response to the actions of Hober Mallow and a perceived declaration of war from Hari Seldon. Upon visiting Terminus City and the Vault, Demerzel used the vessel to return to Trantor, leaving Emperor Day on the Shining Destiny.

## Design

The Rubicon resembles a slightly enlarged version of the imperial commercial Jumpships with slightly larger jump rings and is ornately decorated with gold on large parts of the ship, the Rubicon also serves as the Emperor's superyacht of sorts with well ornately decorated interior resembling the Imperial palace.

The Rubicon is also armed with advanced weapon systems for self-defense if they were to ever be intercepted by pirates or rebels.

## Gallery

The Rubicon from the sideThe Rubicon in motionThe Rubicon, docked t a buildingThe RubiconA close up of the rubiconThe model used during production
## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Barbarians at the Gate" (First appearance)
	+ "Death and the Maiden"
	+ "Mysteries and Martyrs"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Barbarians at the Gate"
Shennin

**Shennin** is a character mentioned in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. She was part of the Cloud Dominion royal family before her death in an accident. Shennin was first named in "A Necessary Death", but had been referred to in previous episodes.

## Biography

Shennin was the Crown Princessof the Cloud Dominion and was trained in leadership and statecraft. She had a son, Marréos, and enjoyed smoking Santannian cigars while discussing matters of state. When Shennin was younger, she spent half a night helping her sister, Sareth, find a spider in her room so she could sleep. Shennin was killed in the accident that claimed the lives of the entire royal family and left Sareth as the sole heir to Dominion.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness" (Indirect mention only)
	+ "A Necessary Death" (First identified as Shennin)

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "A Necessary Death"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "A Glimpse of Darkness"
Sutt

Councilor **Sutt** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. He is part of the Foundation's leadership on Terminus. Sutt is portrayed by Anthony Barclay, first appearing in "In Seldon's Shadow."

## Biography

Councilor Sutt served as Director Sef Sermak's chief advisor. Sutt, along with Sermak and Brigadier Manlio, meet with Warden Jaegger Fount in front of the Vault when a siren signals that it is about to open. The Director cannot believe that it will open in his lifetime, but knows that it means war with the Galactic Empire is near. Sutt was present when Warden Fount greeted Poly Verisof when he was recalled to Terminus, and attended the meeting of Foundation leadership that followed. Sutt, along with Manlio, Sermak and Poly, met to discuss the death of Warden Fount and the Vault proclaiming it wanted Hober Mallow. Sutt agreed with Manlio that if it was a warning rather than a summons, then they should not let Hober anywhere near the Vault. Sutt, Sermak, and Manlio met with Poly and Constant when they returned to Terminus with Hober Mallow. With the Vault open, Sermak decided to go inside as well, leaving Sutt in charge.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "In Seldon's Shadow"
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness"
	+ "King and Commoner"
	+ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "In Seldon's Shadow"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
3. ↑ "A Glimpse of Darkness"
4. ↑ "King and Commoner"
The Cleanse

**The Cleanse**, also referred to as **the Purge**, was enacted by the Seer Church on Synnax. As per the Church's beliefs that scientists, mathematicians and academics were heretics, the systematically began killing them via drowning and burning down the universities.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First mentioned)
	+ "Upon Awakening" (First appearance)
Season One

**Season One** is the first season of *Foundation* on Apple TV+. The season consisted of ten episodes; the first three episodes aired on September 24, 2021, with episodes releasing weekly on a Friday through November 19, 2021.

## Synopsis

When revolutionary Dr. Hari Seldon predicts the impending fall of the Empire, he and a band of loyal followers venture to the far reaches of the galaxy to establish The Foundation in an attempt to rebuild and preserve the future of civilization. Enraged by Hari's claims, the ruling Cleons — a long line of emperor clones — fear their unrivaled reign may be weakening as they’re forced to reckon with the potential reality of losing their powerful legacy forever.

## Starring

* Jared Harris as Hari Seldon
* Lee Pace as Brother Day
* Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick
* Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin
* Laura Birn as Demerzel
* Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn
* Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk

## Media

### Images

#### Posters

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#### Banners

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### Videos

#### Trailers

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#### Behind the Scenes

Foundation — First Look - Apple TV PlusFoundation — Bringing Visions To Life Featurette - Apple TV+Foundation — Building An Empire Featurette - Apple TV+Foundation — The Saga Featurette - Apple TV+
Vrank

**Vrank** is a minor character in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. She leads a band of scavengers on the planet Siwenna. Vrank is portrayed by Susan Aderin, appearing in "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly."

## Biography

Vrank led a band of scavengers on the planet Siwenna. They recovered an Imperial extraction packet, and while transporting it where approached by two individuals. Despite their efforts to not give away that they were Imperial officers, it was clear they were. They offered to negotiate for the extraction packet but Vrank was not inclined to give it away to off-worlders. One of the individuals struck Vrank and broke her nose. The other took Vrank hostage with a knife to her throat and ordered the others to back down. The scavengers opened fire, and Vrank was killed when she was used as a human shield.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly"
Opalesk

**Opalesk** is a micro-nutrient that Spacers depend on due to their genetic modifications. The Galactic Empire maintains its control over the Spacers by regulating the distribution of it. Opalesk was mined by prisoners on the planet Lepsis. In 12,240 Era Imperial, the Foundation managed to create synthesized opalesk, and Hari Seldon sent Hober Mallow to treat with the Spacers.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "King and Commoner" (First appearance)
	+ "A Necessary Death"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A Necessary Death"
2. ↑ "King and Commoner"
Oona's World

**Oona's World** is an uninhabited industrial planet with a thin crust covered in canyons and deserts. It once had large deposits of palladium and was home to a mining operation.

## General Information

Oona's World was located at the edge of the galaxy, and was a desert planet that was frequently beset by sandstorms and lightning storms. The planet had large deposits of the mineral palladium, which was mined by autonomous mining machines governed by the Galactic Empire.

## History

In ancient times Oona's World had large palladium deposits and was home to a mining operation where the Galactic Empire used autonomous mining machines to extract palladium. The Monuments to Industry were erected on the surface to underline the glory of imperial industry.

Around 9,240 Era Imperial, the palladium was exhausted and the Galactic Empire turned the machines on the population. By 12,240 Era Imperial, the planet was an uninhabited wasteland.

In 12,240 Era Imperial, when Hari Seldon escaped the Prime Radiant, Kalle told him to seek her out on Oona's World. Hari guided the *Beggar's Lament* to Oona's World, although Gaal Dornick and Salvor Hardin thought they were heading to Ignis. On the surface, Hari met with another representation of Kalle and somehow his digital form was given a new Human body.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "In Seldon's Shadow" (First mentioned)
	+ "King and Commoner" (First appearance)
	+ "The Sighted and the Seen" (Mentioned only)

## Sources

* "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "In Seldon's Shadow"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2"
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "King and Commoner"
Shae Un Shae

"*Honored Diplomat Shae Un Shae, Planet Thespis, Outer Reach.*"
—The Imperial Herald announces Shae un Shae to Empire[src]
Honored Diplomat **Shae Un Shae** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. She leads the Thespin delegation to Trantor. Shae un Shae is portrayed by Carolina Main, first appearing in "The Emperor's Peace."

## Biography

Honored Diplomat Shae Un Shae is the leader of a delegation from the planet Thespis, summoned to Trantor by the Empire after a mining dispute with Anacreon resulted in the deaths of Imperial appraisers. Shae Un Shae presented a Thespin Book of Ablution to the Genetic Dynasty as a gift. Following the implication of a Thespin Bomber in the attack on , Shae un Shae was questioned directly on Thespin involvement in the attack, which she strongly denied. She was forced to watch the orbital bombardment of Thespis by Imperial forces, and the execution of the members of her delegation, in a public ceremony on Trantor. Shae un Shae was allowed to live to return to her homeworld to show the survivors how she had failed them.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "Preparing to Live"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ "Preparing to Live"
Nolan Seldon

**Nolan Seldon** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. He is Hari Seldon's father. Nolan is portrayed by Sean Rigby, first appearing in "In Seldon's Shadow."

## Biography

Nolan Seldon lived on the planet Helicon with his wife, Kariel, and their son, Hari. Nolan and his wife were moonshrike ranchers. When Hari was seven, Nolan saw him tear a page out of a book he had bought him and slapped him, despite it being Hari's attempt at understanding that three-dimensional objects could cast two-dimensional shadows.

While herding the moonshrikes at Macoda Mesa, Nolan and Kariel used sheepdogs to stampede the herd, driving them off the cliff and pushing them to fly from Helicon to the planet's moon. Nolan watched as Hari walked into the path of the stampede, standing in the middle of their path as they rushed past him. Kariel reached their son first, and was worried and scared for her son, but Hari said he worked out the pattern and knew he would be fine. Nolan arrived and slapped his son for his behaviour.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "In Seldon's Shadow" (First appearance)
	+ "Why the Gods Made Wine"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "In Seldon's Shadow"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 EPISODE NOTES 201 – “IN SELDON’S SHADOW”
3. ↑ "Why the Gods Made Wine"
Yate

**Yate** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. She is a member of the Foundation, serving as a watchman on Terminus. Yate is portrayed by Alicia Gerrard, first appearing in "Barbarians at the Gate."

## Biography

Yate was a member of the Foundation living on Terminus, and was the mother of Keir and Laylo Fulham. She served as a watchman under Salvor Hardin. During the Anacreons encroachment on the planet, Yate, Travik, and Kalin were assigned to watch the perimeter for incoming soldiers. Yate was assigned to cover the eastern approach to Terminus City to spot anyone coming over the ridge. During the Anacreon assault on Terminus City, she was forced to retreat but was wounded during the fighting.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "Barbarians at the Gate"
	+ "Upon Awakening"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Upon Awakening"
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Barbarians at the Gate"
She-Shines-Brightly

**She-Shines-Brightly** is a character in the Apple TV+ series, *Foundation*. A Spacer, she served on a commerical jumpship. She-Shines-Brightly is portrayed by Evelyn Miller, appearing in "Why the Gods Made Wine."

## Biography

She-Shines-Brightly is a Spacer serving aboard a commercial Imperial jumpship. During one flight, she encountered Brother Constant. Constant, who had never met a Spacer before, commented that she had no idea that genetic engineering could be so elegant.

## Appearances

* Season Two
	+ "Why the Gods Made Wine"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Why the Gods Made Wine"
Xandem

"*Ambassador Xandem, Planet Anacreon, Outer Reach.*"
—The Imperial Herald announces Xandem to Empire[src]
Provincial Ambassador **Xandem** is a recurring character in the Apple TV+ series *Foundation*. He leads the Anacreon delegation dispatch to Trantor. Xandem is portrayed by Antony Bunsee, first appearing in "The Emperor's Peace."

## Biography

Provincial Ambassador Xandem is the leader of a delegation from the planet Anacreon, summoned to Trantor by the Empire after a mining dispute with Thespis resulted in the deaths of Imperial appraisers. Xandem presented a bow carved from the Tallyn Forest to the Genetic Dynasty as a gift. Following the implication of an Anacreon Bomber in the attack on the Star Bridge, Xandem was questioned directly about Anacreon involvement in the attack, which he refuted. Xandem was forced to watch the orbital bombardment of Anacreon by Imperial forces, and the execution of the members of his delegation, in a public ceremony on Trantor. He was left alive to take word back to Anacreon that he had failed them.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Emperor's Peace" (First appearance)
	+ "Preparing to Live"

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "The Emperor's Peace"
2. ↑ "Preparing to Live"
Second Foundation

The **Second Foundation** was a sister organisation to the Foundation on Terminus. Established on Ignis by Hari Seldon and Gaal Dornick, the Second Foundation was created to secretly guide the First Foundation through the crisises.

## History

According to the Plan, the Second Foundation meant to be a sister organisation to the First Foundation on Terminus. The Second Foundation would have been a "thumb on the scale", quietly correcting the course of actions taken by both the Galactic Empire and the First Foundation, as if left unchecked, the Foundation would become Empire all over again, necessitating the Second Foundation to work as a balance for them.

Hari Seldon planned to establish the Second Foundation on his homeworld of Helicon together with Raych Foss at some point around 12,102 Era Imperial. Due to the Plan going off course, Raych was unable to assist Hari, so he intended Gaal Dornick to help him establish it. However Gaal refused to be part of the Plan and travelled to her homeworld of Synnax instead.

The Second Foundation was eventually formed in 12,240 Era Imperial by Hari and Gaal on the world of Ignis with help from the Mentalics community. In 12,393 Era Imperial The Mule was known to fear the Second Foundation would mess up his plans and wished to destroy it.

## Appearances

* Season One
	+ "The Missing Piece" (Mentioned only)
* Season Two
	+ "A Glimpse of Darkness" (Mentioned only)
	+ "King and Commoner" (Mentioned only)
	+ "The Sighted and the Seen" (Mentioned only)
	+ "The Sighted and the Seen" (Mentioned only)
	+ "Why the Gods Made Wine" (Mentioned only)
	+ "Creation Myths"

## External Links

* Second Foundation on the Foundation Wiki

## Notes and references

1. ↑ "The Missing Piece"
2. ↑ "Creation Myths"
3. ↑ "A Glimpse of Darkness"