In the universe of The Expanse, these people are called “Undocumented” and often have to become creative to get by, either by joining criminal organisations or through prostitution.Īmos was born in Baltimore under the name of Timothy. Another consequence is that accidental births are hidden out of fear for severe punishment. As a result, many people choose to drop out of the Basic system or simply never register to try to make a living illegally. One slim chance to escape Basic is the apprenticeship lottery. They also no longer have the freedom to choose where to live or how many children to have as the planet’s resources are limited. In exchange, citizens on Basic have no access to currency. Due to a growing population on the planet, it’s no longer possible to provide work for every citizen, so the Basic system was invented which provides people with shelter, food and clothes. To understand the character of Amos, it’s important to take a look at Earth and its welfare system. If you want to know more about the Roci’s mechanic without diving deeper into the literary sources of The Expanse, then read on: Wes Chatham as Amos Burton The Expanse Season 5 Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios While the show has been mostly silent about it apart from a few hints, Nemesis Games, the novella The Churn and the Origins comics all take a closer look at the past of the mysterious Amos Burton. While his strange friendship with Naomi was apparent from the start, to this day, much remains unknown about the brutal mechanic and his past. While it’s impossible not to find something to love about every single character, one of the undeniable fan favourites was and still remains Amos Burton, the mechanic of the Rocinante.Īmos has been part of the crew from the very beginning, shipping together with Jim, Alex and Naomi on the famous Canterbury, the ship whose destruction almost caused an interplanetary war. They will make you feel as if you have grown old with them by the time you reach Persepolis Rising. It also holds many fascinating and well-rounded characters that come alive on screen and the pages of each book.
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Spoilers for Season 5 Episodes 1-3, Nemesis Games, The Churn and The Expanse Origins The Expanse Season 5 Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios
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