Charles Boutin

Colonist scientist whose cloned body is found; he used Consu tech to refine consciousness transfer and may be a traitor. Cloned body receives his stored consciousness via Consu‑derived technology Referenced as the original mind whose brain was implanted in Dirac and labeled a traitor. Provides background on his work at Covell Research Station and his family tragedy. His consciousness pattern dominates Dirac’s mind; his motivations, location on Arist, and past actions are further revealed. Explained Consu uplift of Obin, BrainPal back door, and Special Forces naming; discussed his daughter Zoë and his role in capturing Dirac Reveals his theories on the Obin, his plan to give them consciousness, and his intention to use Jared as a carrier for a BrainPal virus to overthrow the Colonial Union. Boutin prepares to transfer his consciousness into Jared, offers to put Jared to sleep, and insists the transfer be done while Jared stays awake. His prior work on consciousness recording is referenced in Dirac’s soul display