Svetlana Ivanova

Svetlana Ivanova was the space-to-ground coordinator for the 1st Marine Commando. She originally went to the Academy to become a pilot, like her father, however washed out when she failed the notorious “Advanced Spaceflight and Jump Point Physics” exam. During her time at the Academy and before, she developed a relationship with Jason Bondarevsky. After washing out of the Academy, Svetlana joined the Confederation Marines and sought to be the best of the best. Her previous flight experience made her a good fit for space support coordinator. To the other's in the 1st Marine Commando she was the "talker."

She went through six combat landings before reuniting with Bondarevsky during the opening moves of Operation Back Lash. They rekindled their relationship, however it would have long-lasting effects for Bondarevsky.

Svetlana made the initial landing at Vukar Tag and directed support from Tarawa's fighters. Before mopping up operations were completed, the 1st Marine was pulled off the line to become part of Strike Force Valkyrie. Her mission was to coordinate an attack on the 2nd moon of Kilrah, which was believed to be one massive military installation.

During the attack, Kilrathi forces arrived and forced the Marines to expedite their raid. While withdrawing, a missile struck Ivanova's landing craft and it plummeted back to the surface. After saying goodbye to Bondarevsky and Colonel Merritt, she asked for the codes to detonate the anti-matter mines the Marines had planted on six carriers, a cruiser production center and numerous other facilities.

She died when the blast waves from the mines struck her landing craft.