Captain Thorne

A court-martialed former cadet who steals a spaceship and escapes prison with Cinder.

Captain Carswell Thorne is a former cadet from the American Republic Military, court-martialed and sentenced to prison for stealing a spaceship. He is already incarcerated when Cinder is brought to New Beijing prison, and together they escape. He later teams up with Cinder, helping her navigate space aboard the Rampion.

Quick Facts

First appears: Scarlet (2013)
Ship: Rampion

Lore & Background

Thorne's early life is not detailed in the source, but he was a cadet in the American Republic Military until he stole a spaceship, leading to a court-martial and a 6-year prison sentence. He was already in New Beijing prison when Cinder was brought in, and they escaped together. After fleeing aboard the stolen ship—now named the Rampion—Cinder passes out due to system overload after takeoff, and Iko reboots her. Once in space, Thorne asks Cinder where she wants to go, and she chooses to look for Michelle Benoit. Thorne is present when Cinder reveals to him and Iko that she is Princess Selene.

Reader's Guide

Captain Carswell Thorne is a runaway cadet from the American Republic Military, referred to as Captain. He is a fugitive who escapes with Cinder from New Beijing prison after being convicted and sentenced to a 6-year prison sentence. He stole a spaceship from the American Republic military, which becomes the Rampion. Thorne helps Cinder reboot the ship when she passes out, and they travel together to find Michelle Benoit. He is present when Cinder reveals her identity as Princess Selene to him and Iko.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Captain Thorne's role in the story?

He has no special powers; his function is as a skilled pilot and fugitive who becomes Cinder's closest ally. He is the one who commandeers a military vessel and gets her off Earth.

What ship does Captain Thorne fly?

He steals the Rampion from American Republic military forces and uses it as the primary craft for Cinder's escape. The ship becomes the main vehicle the group relies on during their time in space.