Yurika Misumaru Friends

The main protagonist of Martian Successor Nadesico. Born on Mars and orphaned after his parents died in an apparent military coup, Akito's dream to become a cook but somehow become an Aestevalis pilot for the Nadesico (which is in the commander of childhood friend/"lover" - Yurika Misumaru).

A serious man of few words, Goat seems to be the crew's guardian. He also has a relationship with Minato Haruka for a time. He is very big and very strong, capable of carrying Megumi and Ruri, one on each arm, and is a skilled marksman.

The first officer of the Nadesico, Jun has no small infatuation for Yurika, leaving a position in the Earth's military to join her crew and "look out for her". Yukina considers him her "best friend", though the rest of the crew realize his feelings.

Yurika Misumaru's father

Mr. Prospector's real name is never revealed, but he seems to not only be some sort of Nergal accountant, but the recruitment officer for the Nadesico. He is most known for agonizing over the loss of expensive equipment.

The Nadesico's Chief Science Officer and Only Level-Headed Member Aboard