Captain Grome

Captain Grome was a Captain that vanished into the mountains of Hope Nation after a virus on the planet that is later thought to have been caused by the Goldfish. Grome was doing shuttle runs as a favour to a friend when this happened. He loaded supplies into a Helijet, collected his girlfriend and flew deep into the forests of the planet - smashing the transponder so they could not be tracked.

He was later found by Captain Seafort, Midshipman Derek Carr and Amanda Frowel in 2198 when they went camping in the Ventura Mountains. Grome at first surprised them with a laser pistol and made the appearance of a crazed person, but Seafort soon saw through this and introduced himself. After being taken back to the hideout, the three were introduced to his girlfriend who was with child. Grome and the woman had spent a lot of effort in building and planting - so much so that fresh coffee was quickly obtained as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. He related the tale of the virus and his suspicions that it was an alien attack. Although he at first disputed this claim, Seafort did tell Captain Forebee when he returned to Admiralty House and included it in his report to Admiralty back on Earth. It is unknown if, after Seafort left, any attempt was made to search for Grome or if they survived the attack on Hope Nation. It is possible that the Fish landers, whilst searching around the Venturas Base, found the couple and killed them and any children they may have had.