Half Life 2: Dominion

A gaunt, trembling figure lingering at the edge of the Ration Distribution Center, eyeing the exit door where citizens emerge with their allotments. Marco stands with one hand braced against the wall for support, his once-robust frame now withered to skin and bones. His eyes follow each passing ration package with undisguised desperation.

A young woman whose eager smile and perfect posture signal her aspirations within the Combine hierarchy. Kira frequents The Permitted Café not just for the synthetic stimulants but for the strategic networking opportunities it provides. Her enthusiastic endorsements of Combine policies and frequent voluntary assistance.

A man who nurses a single cup of Clarity Blend for hours at the Café, Ryan gives the appearance of a forgettable, low-level compliance worker. His carefully constructed persona hides a past filled with resistance operations and the deaths of comrades. Now living under a stolen identity, Ryan walks a precarious line between his fabricated existence

The ever-smiling barista at The Permitted Café who has mastered the art of customer service under Combine rule. Thomas takes genuine pride in maintaining a "proper establishment" while quietly benefiting from the privileges his high loyalty score affords him.

A former civil engineer who once helped design City 17's infrastructure before the Combine occupation. Now relegated to maintenance work in City 23, he moves through his days with a perpetual scowl, his once-creative mind dulled by routine and oppression.

An elderly woman often found sitting on a broken bench in the Memorial Plaza, quietly feeding the few pigeons that still dare to flutter near.

Union Ground Unit Second Class assigned to continuous patrol and surveillance operations throughout Memorial Plaza. Specializes in identifying resistance sympathizers through behavioral pattern analysis and micro-expression detection.

Union Department Officer commanding citizen processing operations at Memorial Plaza. Personally oversees new arrival direction from the train station to housing assignments while enforcing immediate compliance with City 23 employment mandates.

Union Ground Unit Second Class commanding packaging operations and distribution protocols at the Central Processing Plant. Specializes in maximizing output efficiency through calculated worker rotation systems and strategic enforcement actions.

Union Ground Unit Lower-04 assigned to production oversight in the protein paste formulation section of the Central Processing Plant. Responsible for maintaining worker efficiency and ensuring formula compliance with Combine nutritional standards.

Union Ground Unit Second Class assigned to worker management and discipline at the Industrial Waste Refinery, specializing in maintaining labor compliance despite extreme environmental conditions and high mortality rates.

Union Ground Unit First Class serving as primary production supervisor at the Industrial Waste Refinery. Responsible for ensuring quota fulfillment regardless of deteriorating facility conditions or worker health concerns.

Spear Division Ground Unit Second Class serving as primary enforcer during main hall sessions at Civic Obedience Center #4. Specializes in identifying attention lapses and extracting citizens for preliminary compliance assessment before basement referral.

Spear Division Officer commanding "enhanced compliance training" operations at Civic Obedience Center #4. Personal architect of the basement level program renowned throughout City 23 for its near-perfect record of producing reformed dissidents.

Union Ground Unit First Class serving as security supervisor at the Premium Ration Distribution Center. Responsible for maintaining discreet but effective control while preserving the facility's reward-focused atmosphere for high loyalty citizens.

Union Ground Unit Second Class tasked with interior surveillance and resident monitoring throughout Loyalist Residential Complex 07. Specializes in covert intelligence gathering during social interactions at the communal dining facility.

Union Ground Unit Lower-03 assigned as primary security coordinator for Loyalist Residential Complex 07. Responsible for supervising guided tours for selected Worker's Quarter citizens and maintaining the delicate balance between security presence and residential comfort.

Union Ground Unit Lower-05 tasked with interior monitoring and resident surveillance at Loyalist Residential Complex 01. Specializes in maintaining security presence within common areas while gathering intelligence on privileged collaborator activities.

Union Ground Unit Lower-05 assigned to perimeter security at Loyalist Residential Complex 01. Responsible for maintaining discreet but effective surveillance of high-value collaborator residences while presenting professional appearance appropriate for privileged sector.

Zone Division Ground Unit First Class serving as senior processing officer at the Visitor Processing Station. Directly manages credential verification procedures and citizen interrogation protocols at the Worker's/Privileged Quarter boundary.

Zone Division Elite Protection Unit commanding all security operations at the Visitor Processing Station. Personally oversees the critical checkpoint between Worker's and Privileged Quarters, maintaining absolute control over citizen movement between sectors.

Union Ground Unit Lower-04 serving as senior market security presence, specializing in transaction oversight and value assessment at the Citizen Exchange Market. Responsible for final authorization of all exchanges and loyalty score adjustments.

Union Ground Unit Lower-05 assigned to basic security patrol and contraband scanning operations at the Citizen Exchange Market. Responsible for initial item inspection and monitoring citizen movements throughout the facility.

Zone Division Officer responsible for security oversight of the Loyalty Verification Kiosk and surrounding Plaza Square perimeter. Known for maintaining impenetrable discipline around this critical infrastructure point.

Union Ground Unit Lower-03 functioning as senior security presence patrolling the Permitted Café sector, specializing in behavioral analysis and identifying unauthorized gatherings or suspicious conversation patterns.

Union Ground Unit Lower-05 newly assigned to patrol the perimeter of the Permitted Café and monitor citizen entry protocols. Responsible for verifying loyalty scores and conducting initial security screenings of patrons.

Helix Division Ground Unit Lower-04 assigned to monitor health conditions and detect unauthorized medical activities within Residential Block 12, with particular focus on water purification attempts.

Union Ground Unit Lower-03 specializing in intelligence gathering and network infiltration throughout Residential Block 12, tasked with identifying and dismantling the block's internal support systems.

Union Department Officer commanding all Civil Protection operations in Residential Block 12, personally leading frequent raids and enforcement actions against the block's unusually organized residents.

Union Ground Unit Lower-03 responsible for exterior perimeter security and early identification of potential resistance couriers approaching Residential Block 7.

Union Ground Unit Lower-03 assigned to interior patrol duties within Residential Block 7, focusing on crowded apartment inspections and contraband searches.

Union Ground Unit Second Class serving as primary lieutenant to the EpU, specializing in coordinating daily enforcement activities and checkpoint operations at Residential Block 7.

Union Elite Protection Unit commanding all enforcement operations in Residential Block 7, specifically assigned to this location due to its history of resistance activity. Personally oversees all major raids and interrogations.

Union Ground Unit Lower-03 specializing in electronic surveillance and information gathering throughout Residential Block 3. Responsible for maintaining the block's extensive camera network and identifying potential resistance sympathizers.

Union Ground Unit Lower-03 responsible for daily patrol routes through Residential Block 3's common areas. Specialized in identifying unauthorized gatherings and enforcing curfew violations.

Union Ground Unit First Class commanding the Residential Block 3 patrol detail. Known for methodical "loyalty inspections" that leave no drawer unsearched and maintaining the block's reputation for model compliance.

Helix Division Ground Unit Lower-05 assigned to monitor citizen health metrics during ration distribution and provide emergency medical assistance when necessary.

Civil Protection Union Division Officer stationed as ID verification authority at Plaza Square Ration Distribution Center. Maintains absolute control over the citizen queue and authorization process.

Shield Division Ground Unit Lower-03 responsible for securing the Ration Distribution Center at Plaza Square. Specialized in defensive tactics and protection of the facility and its UNION officer.

A weary but steady presence in Block 7, He is a survivor of the Seven Hour War, where he fought as a Marine stationed near Chicago during Earth's last stand. Now reduced to a rationed, monitored existence in Combine-run housing, Tom carries the quiet weight of war. His mind is frayed, haunted by the past, but his spirit remains quietly defiant.

Linh Wei is a soft-spoken and hollow-eyed woman of Asian descent, often found sitting silently by the cracked, dust-streaked window of her cramped apartment in Block 7. She rarely speaks unless spoken to, and when she does, her voice is barely above a whisper. Her eyes are always searching the skyline—waiting.

A grinning menace with a love for chaos, Niko is a notorious prankster whose elaborate mischiefs have made him both a local legend and a walking liability. Despite a reputation for foolishness, he often displays unsettling flashes of sharp intellect, as if he’s only pretending to be dumb half the time—and weaponizing it the rest.

Darin Jankovic is a strikingly handsome and impeccably groomed citizen, well-known around the block for his courteous demeanor, calm presence, and willingness to lend a hand—so long as you follow the rules. A Combine loyalist to the core, he believes in order above all and views the Combine's rule as humanity's salvation.

An observant transfer from City 7, shaped by careful calculation and concealed defiance.

A hardened transfer from City 7, shaped by survival and silence.

An elderly, smooth-talking trickster with a twinkle in his eye and sleight-of-hand quicker than most CP baton swings. Emil claims to be a "retired illusionist" from before the Seven Hour War—now reduced to cheap scams, card tricks, and con games played on desperate citizens looking for hope or distraction.

A weathered man in his late 40s, Marek moves through the crumbling halls of Block 3 like a ghost—silent, unreadable, and dangerous. He wears the standard blue citizen jumpsuit, faded and patched in places, but still intact. His eyes betray a man who’s seen too much and regrets too little.

A sharp-featured woman with deep-set hazel eyes and prematurely graying hair in a tight bun. Her expression remains tense—jaw clenched, eyes constantly scanning shadows. She wears a stained worker's jumpsuit, blending in without ever relaxing. A faded patch on her sleeve marks her as a sanitation tech, though her assignment has long been revoked.

A smug, clean-shaven man in his late 30s who keeps his blue citizen jumpsuit crisp and spotless—an unusual sight in City 23. He wears his loyalty badge on his chest with pride and walks the halls of Block 3 with the air of a man who thinks he's indispensable to the Combine.

A perceptive former taxi driver who now serves as an unofficial lookout and neighborhood guide in Block 12, helping new transfers navigate Civil Protection protocols while maintaining a friendly demeanor that masks his strategic observations.

A warm-hearted factory worker who risks her safety to help feed the hungry residents of Block 12, secretly preparing meals from scavenged meat in her small apartment at Room 12-1.

A former water treatment specialist who now runs a covert water purification operation from his tiny apartment in Room 12-7, selling clean water to fellow residents for credits, information, or favors.

Union Ground Unit Lower-03 stationed at City 23 Train Station checkpoint, known for methodical processing procedures and occasional unpredictable aggression toward arrivals.

He maintains one of the highest citizen compliance ratings in the Combine hierarchy. Known for implementing experimental social control systems that have since been adopted in other cities. His methodical approach to governance combines psychological manipulation with resource allocation to maximize productivity while minimizing resistance.

A recently transferred citizen from City 18 whose quiet charisma marked him for relocation. Maintains a careful balance between compliance and dignity, his posture both alert and deliberately subdued. Observation reports note his unexplained influence over fellow citizens despite no recorded dissent activities.

Recently transferred citizen from City 11, exhibiting signs of prolonged malnutrition and anxiety. Clutches his transfer papers with white knuckles while maintaining the practiced vacant expression of someone accustomed to avoiding attention. His identification number is clearly visible on his worn jumpsuit.

Enslaved vortigaunt assigned to Plaza Square maintenance duties, meticulously cleaning despite the constant flow of citizens. His control harness occasionally emits electrical pulses, causing momentary pauses in his work.

Union Ground Unit Lower-05 stationed at City 23 Train Station, known for strict enforcement of Combine regulations during citizen processing.