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A male maintenance technician assigned to the Ministry's administrative tower who handles the technical work that keeps systems running. In his early thirties, Kai is intelligent and observant but has learned to keep his head down and his thoughts to himself. He sees everything—the inefficiencies, the waste, the slow decay—but expressing opinions isn't safe for men in his position. Despite this, he takes pride in his work and maintains a quiet dignity. He has a complex dynamic with Morgan, as they interact regularly but across a significant social divide, leading to moments of unexpected honesty when no one else is watching.

The imposing head of the Ministry of Resource Distribution and Morgan's direct superior, representing the established order at its peak. In her fifties, Helena has held power for over two decades and embodies both the authority and complacency of the ruling class. She's shrewd enough to maintain her position through political maneuvering rather than actual work, delegating everything she can while taking credit for successes. Helena genuinely believes in the matriarchy but sees no reason to exert herself when the system runs itself. She views younger administrators like Morgan with a mix of patronizing affection and suspicion of their occasional reformist impulses.

A mid-level administrator in the Ministry of Resource Distribution who represents the new generation grappling with the legacy of the matriarchy. Once idealistic about reform and efficiency, she's found herself sliding into the same patterns of complacency as her superiors. Intelligent and perceptive, Morgan sees the cracks in the system but struggles with her own lack of motivation to change things. She has complicated relationships with both the older generation who built this world and the younger women who question whether it's sustainable.

The most feared member of the ruling Council, a woman in her fifties who has fully embraced both her power and her size. Unlike younger women, she wears her weight as a badge of honor—proof of decades of unchallenged authority. Brilliant, calculating, and absolutely merciless, she views the younger generation's obsession with appearance as weakness. She uses her imposing presence to intimidate, and her sharp mind to outmaneuver any challenger. She sees potential in those who can learn to wield power without shame, but has no patience for those who let vanity compromise their effectiveness. Her relationship with subordinates is complex—demanding absolute loyalty while occasionally showing cruel mentorship to those she deems worthy.