Name: Ellie Nardino
Species: Human
Birthplace: Earth (?)
Birthdate: 415 IE
Bio:
Ellie Nardino is introduced during the evacuation of Amargosa’s Gene Cernan Spaceport, where she is revealed to be the daughter of Commander Nardino, a senior officer in the planetary air wing. Ellie is among the last group of civilians to leave the planet during the initial stages of the invasion, boarding a transport alongside Connor Duffy, Davra Andraste, Eric Yuwono, and Suvi Atall.
Ellie’s background is largely unknown in The Children of Amargosa, but she quickly establishes herself as calm under pressure, observant, and emotionally resilient. Her connection to the military via her mother gives her a degree of unspoken authority among the younger survivors, and she shows early signs of leadership potential even in the face of chaos.
While her homeworld is never definitively stated, Earth is the likely point of origin, as her mother is later revealed to have left for there prior to The Children of Amargosa. Ellie’s journey doesn’t end with evacuation—she plays a much larger role in the broader Compact Universe, emerging as a key player in the ongoing resistance and political realignment following the invasion.
Ellie represents the strategic mind of the Children of Amargosa. Where others act from instinct or emotion, she frequently thinks several moves ahead. As the series unfolds, her character becomes a central pillar in both the personal dynamics of the group and the larger battle for Amargosa’s future.
Author’s Notes:
Ellie Nardino was originally envisioned as a tribute to Sigourney Weaver, particularly her roles in the Alien and Ghostbusters franchises. She is named for Weaver characters Ellen Ripley from the Alien movies and Angela Nardino in Heartbreakers.
Her later relationship is actually a catalyst for his marriage to Tishla, whom Ellie considers one of her closest friends.
Appearances: The Children of Amargosa