Before we begin the story, let's go over a synopsis of the junior officers.

Name: Elekai Echidna (pronounced elle-uh-kye)

Gender: Male

Age: 26

Position: Junior mechanic

Personality: Brave, loyal, strong-willed

Elekai is a determined young man who wants nothing more than to protect his friends from harm.

Strengths: He is very loyal and will do anything for his crew members.

Flaws: He's overly serious and often acts more like a soldier than an Octonaut.

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Name: Kitsune Fox (pronounced kit-soo-nay)

Gender: Female

Age: 35

Position: Junior medic

Personality: Caring, submissive, motherly

After her husband lost his job, Kitsune came to the Octonauts looking for a way to support her family. She's a sweet, gentle young woman with a pension for caring.

Strengths: She's caring and loyal, and nothing makes her happier than helping her crewmates.

Flaws: She's a bit of a pushover and doesn't like to get dirty or slimy.

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Name: Deborah "Deb" Deer (pronounced "de-boh-rah", not "deb-rah")

Gender: Female

Age: 18

Position: Junior field researcher

Personality: Friendly, energetic, geeky

Deborah is just beginning to enter the real world. She loves to learn and prides herself in being both capable and girly.

Strengths: She's a great partner and can easily brighten up a room.

Flaws: She's rather stubborn and a little naive.

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Name: Lekona Lion (pronounced leh-koh-nah)

Gender: Male

Age: 43

Position: Junior supervisor/night patrol

Personality: Relaxed, strong, tough

Lekona is exactly what you think when you think "cool dad"; he's suave, easy to talk to, and loves to settle things over a pint.

Strengths: Nothing that can't kill him can take him down.

Flaws: He's a little full of himself and overconfident.

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Generally, this story is meant for those over the age of 12 due to mild language, the use of alcohol, and some heavier themes. Some chapters will be appropriate for younger children to read, but parents, it's best to read through each chapter yourself and decide on whether or not you think it's appropriate for your kiddos.