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Aboard the Cassiopeia, every team member matters. Technical Engineer Josef Cernan is not only a systems expert - he’s the connective tissue that keeps the mission running smoothly, both technically and emotionally.

How well the mission goes is up to you.

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Josef Cernan is a Technical Engineer with a perceptive understanding of how things work – not just hardware, but people too.

In his youth he moved from Turkey to Holland to study Technical Engineering, proving himself to be a brilliant problem-solver. At the same time, he discovered and began to practice Buddhism, which shaped his outlook on life and how to make the most of it.

After making a promise to his late partner to do everything in his power to live a life he could be proud of, Cernan decided to sign up for the Cetus Mission.

Kind-hearted and open-minded, Cernan is often seen as the ‘glue’ that bonds the crew together (as well as their resident philosopher). He believes every problem, no matter how hard it may seem, has a solution.

“The problems humanity are facing today are no different – If it’s a life of death situation. I vote life.”


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Dr. Samantha Cooper brings a rare combination of medical expertise and battlefield resilience to the Cassiopeia. A seasoned medic and a survivor, she is unwavering in her mission to protect life.

No matter the cost.

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Dr. Samantha Cooper is a skilled medic who first learned her trade as part of the Marines’ medical evacuation team. Unfortunately her time in medevac ended abruptly following the infamous ‘Jessops Station’ tragedy, where Cooper was the sole survivor from her team.

After this, Cooper worked hard to overcome her trauma. Her oldest friend Zoe Anders helped her recover and later Cooper repaid the favour by recommending Anders as the replacement Science Officer for Corinth’s mission. Overall, Cooper has emerged from her trauma as a resilient person, focused on moving forward.

Her dedication to her craft and amiable nature are what make her the perfect choice for the Cassiopeia – she’s not just a doctor with a good bedside manner; she’s a fighter who will put everything on the line for the future of humanity.

“People everywhere have tough times, and now more people than ever before are facing something terrible. I want to bring them hope - we all need a little hope.”


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A veteran explorer and the first man on Mars, Commander Stafford now leads Corinth's mission with the same determination that defined his career. For him, this is more than a mission - it’s a legacy.

A legacy that is in your hands...

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Nolan Stafford, the first man on Mars, is a natural leader. As commander of the mission to Tau Ceti f, Stafford brings a respected authority, as well as a lifetime of discovery.

Stafford is the founding father of Corinth’s space programme. He has been instrumental in the success of many historic missions, but none more important than this. This mission marks his last before retirement, and he hopes to give it his all.

The ship’s pilot, Brianna Young, is the daughter of his closest friend and fellow astronaut, the late Bill Young. On their mission to Mars together Stafford promised Bill that he would watch out for Brianna at all costs.

Stafford has immense trust in his whole crew. He leads from the front and would never leave a crewmate behind!

“I’m proud and humbled to be leading the finest crew our planet has to offer… so that you can watch your children grow up, and their children for generations to come.”


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Laura Eisele doesn’t just build systems - she builds futures. As Senior Mission Officer, her vision and technical mastery have shaped the Cassiopeia from blueprint to launch.

No one – or thing – knows the ship better.

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Laura Eisele is the lead designer of the mission and architect of the Cassiopeia. From early in her career she’s been noticed and awarded for her work, with her peers describing her as ‘scientifically brilliant’. She holds herself and others to high standards because of this.

Whilst her understanding of machines and theorems is unparalleled, she finds communicating with her peers harder. From the outside she may appear cold and rational, but deep down she wishes to connect with others – even if it doesn’t come naturally.

Eisele joined this mission to push both herself and the future of humanity – testing the limits of what she’s capable of. Eisele has left her mark across the mission through her designs – including the ship’s computer, The Oracle. Always diligent, she’s prepared for every scenario… except actually touching down.


“I designed this mission with integrity and skill, and I hope the crew will treat it similarly. There's no room for an error. Ultimately if something goes wrong because of the design, that's on me. If we fail, it is because I have failed.”



This is the first in our weekly series of character trailers to help you get acquainted with the Cassiopeia crew on their voyage to Tau Ceti f.

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Alongside our action-packed story trailer shown during State of Play - Will Doyle, Creative Director for Directive 8020 spoke with PlayStation to unveil new story and gameplay details that take you deeper into the dangers that you’ll face onboard the Cassiopeia.

[h2]Read the full interview on the PlayStation blog here:[/h2] https://blog.playstation.com/2025/02/12/directive-8020-launches-october-2-on-ps5




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Directive 8020 lands October 2nd 2025, wishlist today and prepare to experience next-gen cinematic survival horror.

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