Thomas Carter is the Cassiopeia's Chief Medical Officer and Brianna's primary romance option. He's central to Episodes 3, 4 and 7 and surfaces frequently in Google's Directive 8020 character searches.
Quick facts
- Role: Chief Medical Officer.
- First playable scene: Episode 3 — Quarantine.
- Main death gates: Episode 4 power-surge, Episode 7 defensive wave.
- Romance: Yes — primary Brianna option.
- Curator's Cut POV: Episode 3 + 4 medical sequences.
How to keep Thomas alive
| Episode | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stay together in med-bay (+1 trust). |
| 3 | Scan Thomas last in the lock-down sequence. |
| 4 | Pass three-stage power-surge QTE; choose 'Truth' in confession. |
| 5 | No direct gate — keep playing safe. |
| 6 | No gate — premonitions chapter. |
| 7 | Choose 'Trust Thomas' in dialogue; clear his defensive wave. |
| 8 | If all flags positive, Thomas survives finale by default. |
Romance branch
The romance scene plays in Episode 4 once Brianna ↔ Thomas trust ≥ +2. It's a quiet med-bay scene with no QTE. Triggering it grants a +1 trust bonus that pre-empts later death gates and unlocks the 'Bedside Manner' easter-egg trophy.
FAQ
Can Thomas Carter die in Directive 8020?
Yes. Thomas can die as early as Episode 4 (power-surge QTE) and as late as Episode 8. He's the second-most-killed protagonist on first runs after Naomi.
How do you save Thomas in Directive 8020?
Bank +2 trust by Episode 4, succeed the three-stage power-surge QTE, choose 'Trust Thomas' in Episode 7 and clear his defensive wave. He survives Episode 8 by default if all earlier flags are positive.
Is Thomas Brianna's romance option?
Yes — Thomas is Brianna's primary romance option in Directive 8020. The romantic scene unlocks in Episode 4 if Brianna ↔ Thomas trust ≥ +2.