Mace is in some senses a blue-collar scientist: his specialist area is Engineering. He doesn’t understand the code programming that creates the Icarus Flight Computer - because no one does. The coding behind Icarus is so immensely complex that it required other computers to generate it. But what Mace does understand is the circuitry mapping and the mechanics that run it.
His family background is military. He grew up on air-bases; both parents were pilots. He has an innate belief in the chain of command, and an innate distrust of those - such as Capa - who sit outside the chain of command.
His mind is practical and three-dimensional, not abstract. He has never read a book for pleasure. He would rather spend spare time doing push-ups than listening to music. He cuts his hair short because life is easier that way. He is honest. He has no vanity, but he does have pride.
Mace is disgusted with himself when he finds that, over the long journey to Mercury, he has lost his focus on the mission. Realising this is his epiphany. He makes it a catalyst for his focus to return - and from that moment on, his focus on the mission is total. He is the only crew member whose vision remains unclouded in respect of this goal.
He is unsentimental. He doesn’t like Capa, but he knows Capa is central to the mission’s success. He is morally uncomplicated.
He has a dry sense of humour which is for his own benefit rather than anyone else’s. That is to say, he doesn’t crack a joke in order to make other people laugh.
He is not a firebrand. If anything, he is the opposite. His mind is clear, and is not cluttered by the confusions of adrenaline or passion. Losing his temper with Capa is the exception; not the rule.
He never remembers his own dreams. If he did, he’d find, to his surprise, that he often dreams of Cassie.
hey mace sunshine is the best movie ever (and fantastic 4 is pretty good too lol) you are the second best guy on the ship, first being capa of course even though you hate him anyway WHEN IS THE MOVIE COMING OUT ON DVD TO BUY IN AUSTRALIA? see ya gina
