Camina Drummer

She commands the Artemis, where every salvage decision shapes the fate of her crew before the original series begins.

Camina Drummer serves as the executive officer of the Artemis in The Expanse: A Telltale Series, a prequel to Alcon Entertainment's television show. Released between July and September 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, this episodic adventure places players directly into Drummer's command before the events of the original series. The game chronicles her leadership as she guides an independent salvage crew across the Solar System. Using zero-gravity equipment to scavenge abandoned spacecraft for valuable parts and cargo, the narrative centers on a critical decision regarding a wrecked ship with highly valuable contents. This choice drives the story's trajectory, determining how other characters view Drummer and ultimately shaping the game's ending.

Quick Facts

Role:: XO of Artemis
First appearance (game):: The Expanse: A Telltale Series (July 27, 2023)

Lore & Background

Set chronologically before the events of the television series, the story follows Camina Drummer as she leads a crew on the independent salvage vessel, the Artemis. The team travels across the Solar System, utilizing specialized zero-gravity equipment to scavenge abandoned spacecraft for valuable parts and cargoes. The main plot turns on the discovery of a wrecked ship containing highly valuable cargo. Drummer's decision to take this cargo triggers consequences that ripple through the narrative. As players interact with non-player characters and make dialogue choices, they influence how others perceive her leadership. These interactions determine the trajectory of story events and help decide which ending the player achieves, grounding the experience in the harsh realities of salvage work before the larger conflicts of The Expanse universe unfold.

Reader's Guide

Players control Camina Drummer from a third-person view, moving through various environments and using point-and-click actions to interact with objects. The core loop involves engaging non-player characters to trigger dialogue choices that change story trajectories and affect character perceptions. These decisions are crucial for determining the game's ending. While the narrative design and Cara Gee's performance as Drummer received praise from GameSpot and IGN, critics noted challenges with zero-gravity movement mechanics. IGN found the game relies heavily on dialogue scenes and quick-time events.

Gameplay Mechanics and Player Agency

The Telltale game is played from a third-person view. Dialogue choices with non-player characters change story trajectories, affect character views, and determine the ending. Critics praised Cara Gee's performance but noted struggles with zero-gravity movement and reliance on quick-time events outside dialogue scenes.

Production Timeline and Release History

Announced at The Game Awards on December 9, 2021, the game released five episodes between July and September 2023 for PlayStation 4/5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A bonus episode, "Archangel," featuring Shohreh Aghdashloo's character, was announced at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2023, and released November 20, 2023. The Nintendo Switch version arrived April 16, 2026.

Critical Reception and Performance Praise

Metacritic reported generally favorable reviews. GameSpot praised the writing, narrative design, Cara Gee's performance, character-driven gameplay, and visuals, but criticized zero-g movement and collectibles. IGN lauded Gee's performance, writing, and visuals but felt it struggled with mechanics outside dialogue scenes, relying too heavily on quick-time events.