Myrrhina Isauricus (pronounced mir-HE-nah eye-SORE-ih-cus) is the captain of the Pelesetian ship Some Call Us Friends. Myrrhina and her sister Trebatia were once presumptive heirs to an influential Viridian senatorial family, but fled in Y9966* out of a desire to lead their lives on their own terms. After either commissioning or commandeering their ships, depending on who one asks, Myrrhina and Trebatia took on privateering contracts for several years before joining the West Horizon Fleet in Y9969*.
Even more than Karuman Ika, the de facto leader of the West Horizon Fleet, Myrrhina Isauricus is a divisive figure in the Union. The legitimacy of her captaincy is questioned by most, as are the circumstances under which she acquired her ship. Many believe she is an opportunist, and there is widespread doubt amongst other captains as to whether she genuinely believes in any of the Union's core principles. Myrrhina is effectively unelected in her role as captain, as her crew understands they have only two options: vote for her, or quickly find themselves a home on another vessel.