Alex Stepanov

Alex on his first day of Ranger training.

**Alex Stepanov** is a Cosmos Academy student and Junior Ranger in training.

Alex Stepanov is voiced by Gavin Slyman.

### Personality

Alex Stepanov is incredibly wise and insightful for his age. Unlike his twin brother Arthur, Alex can contain his temper at all times and is very easy to get along with, having developed a close friendship with fellow classmate Hope Griffin. Peaceful, laid back, motivational, Alex is a voice of reason. Unfortunately, he's hated by his arrogant and competitive brother who views him as a rival, something he resignedly accepts.

Despite his often soft-spoken and unimposing demeanor, Alex isn’t afraid of being assertive, notably confronting Itsuki Reo, his class representative, on his mistreatment of Hope and even deducing the former’s own insecurities regarding the validity of his goals at the academy, while also offering to talk with him about his issues if he wanted to, showing he can still be compassionate when angry with someone.

## Attributes

### Abilities

* **Athletic Proficiency**: Due to extensive training and conditioning, Alex possesses advanced physical attributes and athletic capabilities. Both he and Chris Myrthil were able to climb onto the roof of one of the small, single story structures generated by the simulated environment of the Dome before both leaped down firing their weapons at Arthur, landing without apparent injury.
* **Combat Aptitude**: As a cadet at Cosmos Academy, Alex is trained in both armed and unarmed combat.
* **Marksmanship Aptitude**: Being prepared for security and military threats, Alex is trained in the use of ranged weapons, particularly pistols such as the Interstellar Force’s standard issue handles.
* **Survival Aptitude**: In preparation for missions across space and on various planets, Alex is trained in operating in and adapting to a variety of environments and conditions.
* **Stealth Aptitude**: After a brawl opened up during a training exercise after his team was ambushed by Arthur Stepanov, Alex and Chris managed to escape direct line of fire from the enemy team and attempted to flank him by leaping off a nearby structure while firing their weapons, which ultimately failed due to Chris thoughtlessly announcing their attack.

### Weaknesses

* **Inattentiveness**: Interestingly, Alex has a minor tendency to get distracted when deep in thought or during conversations, making him slower to notice changes in circumstances than others, such as when he incidentally let his guard down during a sparring match, leading to him being struck in the face by her, and later a reconnaissance simulation with Hope, during which he again became too distracted by talking about his brother to notice a simulated serpent emerging from a lake nearby until Hope alerted him to it.
* **Limited Strength**: While being as physically gifted as many of his peers, Alex is relatively weaker than other members of his class, especially when compared to his physically superior brother.

## Paraphernalia

### Equipment

* **School Uniform**: A dress shirt, pants and shoes worn during class hours.
* **Ranger Uniform**: Standard issue for Interstellar Force personnel, these durable yet flexible environmental bodysuits are designed with systems that regulate their wearer's body temperature, as indicated by small screens on their sleeves. Official Interstellar Rangers are indicated by two strips on the chest area of their suits.
* **Cellphone**: A personal mobile device carried by most civilians, complete with a camera, touchscreen and the ability to fold out into tablet size.
* **Computer Tablet**: A portable, interactive computer screen, complete with a stylus pen, that are used by students and staff for both classes and leisure. These tablets are installed with digital textbooks before being issued out.
* **Binoculars**: A set of portable, dual telescopes with an internal virtual display inside its lens. Alex carried a pair of binoculars while on a simulated reconnaissance mission with Hope Griffin, using them to observe and scan a large serpent from a distance as it emerged from a lake.

### Weapons

* **Handle**: As a cadet, Alex has access to a handle during training exercises and on field missions.

### Transportation

* **Shuttle**: An interplanetary craft able to make routine trips from Earth to Cosmos Academy and Interstellar Force Headquarters in space.

## Facilities

* **Interstellar Force Headquarters**: Alex is currently stationed at Interstellar Force Headquarters.
	+ **Cosmos Academy**: Alex's current residence is a dormitory at Cosmos Academy.

## Relationships

### Family

* Arthur Stepanov - Brother, Classmate, Reluctant Rival and Bully

### Allies

* Hope Griffin - Classmate and Friend
* Sebastian Rojas - Classmate and Friend
* Jeff Williams - Classmate and Friend
* Jazz Owens - Classmate and Friend
* Amai Higashi - Classmate and Friend
* Maria Long - Classmate and Friend
* Chris Myrthil - Classmate
* Kayleen Huo - Classmate
* Itsuki Reo - Classmate, Class Representative and Potential Friend
* Carmen Avilas - Classmate
* Professor Parth Strong - Teacher and Superior
* Doctor Dola Amber - Superior
* Professor Maya Kimball - Teacher and Superior
* Counselor Alam - Superior
* Director Principle - Superior
* Ranger Diskin - Superior
* Ambassador Jorge Avilas - School Ambassador and Superior
* General Reo - Superior
* Unnamed Security Officer - Superior