Eleanor Tomlinson portrays Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) Rebecca Trejo in Squadron 42, Cloud Imperium Games' narrative single-player space adventure. Serving as a high-ranking officer in the United Empire of Earth's (UEE) Advocacy law enforcement branch, her character crosses paths directly with the player and Lieutenant Commander Steve "Old Man" Colton (played by Mark Hamill) during the campaign.
Rebecca Trejo Character Profile and In-Game Lore
Rebecca Trejo is an Advocacy Special Agent-in-Charge stationed within the Odin system. Within the lore of the Star Citizen and Squadron 42 universe, the Advocacy serves as the primary federal law enforcement and investigative agency of the UEE.
| Detail | Fact / In-Game Record |
|---|---|
| Character Name | Rebecca Trejo |
| Actor | Eleanor Tomlinson |
| Job Title | Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC / Saic) |
| Faction / Employer | United Empire of Earth (UEE) Advocacy |
| Primary Location | Odin system |
| Personal Ship | Advocacy Avenger Stalker |
| Key Narrative Meeting | Fortune's Cross (with Steve Colton and the player) |
According to in-fiction Advocacy dispatch archives, Trejo earned her promotion to SAC and subsequent transfer to the Odin system on July 4, 2946. This assignment followed her leadership in "Operation Forseti," an anti-drug enforcement crackdown conducted in the Oya system. In Squadron 42, the player's naval recruit character is brought alongside Lieutenant Commander Colton to rendezvous with Agent Trejo at the Fortune's Cross station.
Eleanor Tomlinson: Motion Capture and Behind-the-Scenes Trivia
Eleanor Tomlinson is widely recognized for her television and film roles, notably starring as Demelza Poldark in the BBC period drama Poldark, Isabel Neville in The White Queen, and Young Sophie in The Illusionist. Squadron 42 represents Tomlinson's first project working with performance and motion capture technology.
During production at the performance capture facilities, Tomlinson experienced an amusing encounter due to the secrecy surrounding the cast. Because she had not seen the full project call sheet prior to her first studio sessions, she did not know which other actors were involved. While waiting in the motion capture green room, an actor seated next to her asked whether she had ever done motion capture before. Tomlinson candidly replied, "No, have you?"—realizing only later that she was speaking to Star Wars icon Mark Hamill.
Public Appearances and Development Demonstrations
Footage of Eleanor Tomlinson as Agent Trejo has appeared in several official developer milestones:
- 2017 Vertical Slice: Trejo made her full performance debut during Cloud Imperium Games' hour-long pre-alpha gameplay demonstration, showing her interactions inside the Odin system and her custom Advocacy Avenger Stalker craft.
- CitizenCon 2023: In-engine cutscenes featuring Tomlinson were showcased during the "I Held The Line" graphics improvement demonstration.
- Steam Store Listing and Cast Reveals: Trejo was reaffirmed in the official cast credits alongside major Hollywood talent during subsequent promotional showcases and the launch of the game's Steam page.
Squadron 42 Ensemble Cast and Release Timeline
Tomlinson joins an extensive ensemble cast assembled by director Chris Roberts for the story-driven military campaign. Key co-stars and their respective roles include:
- Mark Hamill as Lieutenant Commander Steve "Old Man" Colton
- Gary Oldman as Admiral Ernst Bishop
- Gillian Anderson as Captain Rachel McLaren
- Henry Cavill as Ryan Enright
- Mark Strong as Captain Thomas Wade
- Liam Cunningham as Captain Noah White
- John Rhys-Davies as Randall Graves
- Ben Mendelsohn as Julian Wexler
- Andy Serkis as Thul'Oquray
- Ian Duncan / Alix Wilton Regan as the male / female player character
Following internal schedule updates announced by Chris Roberts, Squadron 42 is scheduled for release in Q2 2027. The game is listed for PC with official Steam support requiring a linked Roberts Space Industries account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Eleanor Tomlinson play in Squadron 42?
Eleanor Tomlinson plays Rebecca Trejo, an Advocacy Special Agent-in-Charge stationed in the Odin system.
What kind of ship does Rebecca Trejo fly?
In official pre-alpha gameplay footage and lore records, Agent Trejo pilots an Advocacy Avenger Stalker.
Has Eleanor Tomlinson done video game motion capture before?
No. Squadron 42 is Eleanor Tomlinson's first work with motion capture.
When does the player interact with Eleanor Tomlinson's character?
The player meets Agent Trejo at Fortune's Cross while accompanied by veteran pilot Steve Colton.
