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11	!Main Characters
12	[[folder:Jupiter Jones]]
13	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ja_tvtropes_jupiter.jpg]]
14	[[caption-width-right:350:"Just call me Jupe."]]
15	->'''Played by:''' Creator/MilaKunis
16	The titular protagonist.
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18	* ActionSurvivor: Jupiter spends most of the film needing to have things explained to her and be rescued. She starts learning cunning when [[spoiler:Titus kidnaps her]], but it's not a honed skill until [[spoiler:Balem tries to force her to abdicate]].
19	* AllGirlsWantBadBoys: She lampshades this as she tells Caine she's fallen for him, even after she knows that he ripped someone's throat out.
20	* AlmightyJanitor: [[spoiler:Jupiter's ultimate fate. She owns the entire Earth, but can't tell anyone (they'll think she's crazy) or even exercise her power (that would mean [[{{KillAllHumans}} harvesting Earth]]).]]
21	** To be honest, though - Earth can't possibly be the only thing in her inheritance. If someone's around almost 90,000 years and plans on having her reincarnation written into her will, then there's got to be ''much'' more than a single planet available to that reincarnated self. It's much more likely that she simply wants her family to still live somewhat normal lives, and occasionally do things to help them out.
22	* DamselInDistress: She's being hunted by three different sets of people in the first act of the film, though only one of them wants to kill her.
23	* DeceasedParentsAreTheBest: Her father was killed by home invaders, before she was born, who stormed their home and took everything of value, just because he pleaded with them not to take the family telescope. After his death, her mother became emotionally distant to everyone, including herself.
24	* GenderBlenderName: Not that Jupiter is a common name for any gender by any means, but it started out as the name of the ''male'' Roman TopGod, after whom the planet is named.
25	* GutFeeling: Despite being given very solid reasons for trusting Titus enough to marry him, and the fact that his entire presentation was MetaphoricallyTrue, she still felt something was off and was extremely hesitant to go through with it. Titus even tried to ''force her hand'' into the imprinting device when she pulled away [[spoiler:due to Titus' ship being attacked by the Aegis.]]
26	* HatesWearingDresses: A recurring bit in the film is Jupiter waking up to find herself [[UndressingTheUnconscious dressed in something she wasn't wearing when she passed out in prior scenes]], to which she responds with shock and sometimes annoyance at being made to wear something way fancier than she's used to.
27	* TheIllegal: As a result of being born [[MaternityCrisis while her mother was being smuggled to America]].
28	* LaserGuidedAmnesia: A downplayed and justified example. When Jupiter was with Kathryn Dunleavy (whose name she used as a pseudonym on her egg donation consent form), she photographs alien abductors, but then doesn't know how such a picture showed up on her phone. Caine explains that the Abrasax dynasty has considerable experience and the technology to erase short-term memory, and those who slip through the cracks [[CassandraTruth tend to be disbelieved.]]
29	* MeaningfulName: Jupiter has the name of an extraterrestrial body. Jupiter is also the name of the king of the gods, as Jupiter is the queen of the interstellar magnates. In-universe, her name is meaningful to her family as her father named her after his favorite planet, and she was born with Jupiter in Leo.
30	* RagsToRiches: The titular Jupiter, illegal Russian immigrant maid who is secretly (genetically) the queen of Earth.
31	* {{Reincarnation}}: She is the genetic reincarnation of Seraphi Abrasax.
32	* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: [[spoiler:To both Titus and Balem.]] While fans are rightly annoyed that she doesn't take her opportunities to kill them, there are sound arguments and justifications, in-universe, for her not to. For more details, see the Headscratchers page.
33	[[/folder]]
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35	[[folder:Caine Wise]]
36	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ja_tvtropes_caine.jpg]]
37	[[caption-width-right:350:"I have more in common with a dog than I do with you."]]
38	->'''Played by:''' Creator/ChanningTatum
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40	* AnimalMotifs: He is described in-universe as a lone wolf searching for a pack. His characterization is defined by his loyalty to Jupiter and martial skills. His name sounds much like "canine."
41	* ArtisticLicenseBiology: He's described as being "half-albino." No one can be half-albino as it's a genetic condition that affects the whole body. It's possible this hamhanded term was meant to describe [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucism Leucism]], which describes a partial loss of pigmentation, but Caine's coloration doesn't resemble that condition either.
42	* EarnYourHappyEnding: In-universe. He goes from being a complete pariah, abused and distrusted by virtually everyone, to [[spoiler:the chosen mate and bodyguard of Jupiter, an Entitled Queen of Earth who may also have inherited Balem's holdings as well.]]
43	* HalfHumanHybrid: He is both [[DesignerBabies genetically manufactured]] and [[OurWerewolvesAreDifferent half wolf]].
44	* MeaningfulName: Caine is part canine. He's also a badass who starts out working for a bad guy, fitting with NameOfCain.
45	* NinjaPirateZombieRobot: He is a [[HalfHumanHybrid part-dog, part-man]] [[SuperSoldier soldier-turned-bounty-hunter]] [[WalkingShirtlessScene fanservice machine]]. His weapons of choice are a pistol that barks and a handheld energy shield, his method of transportation is a pair of RocketBoots that never leave his feet, he pilots a [[IfItSwimsItFlies shapeshifting amphibious]] [[CoolPlane one-man fighter jet]], and by the end he [[PowerGivesYouWings gains prosthetic "angel wings" grafted onto his back as a skyjacker again]].
46	* NoodleIncident: He once ripped the throat out of an "Entitled." How and why he did it is never fully explained, but it's implied that the Entitled in question was Balem.
47	* ShirtlessScene: He has to take his shirt off to allow Stinger to heal his wounds. For some [[{{Fanservice}} reason]], he doesn't put the shirt back on once the wounds are healed. And then Jupiter is kidnapped while he's still shirtless, so he spends the next ten or so minutes of the film bare-chested as he chases after her. And it was great.
48	* SugarAndIcePersonality: He's very cold and aloof, but comes to care for Jupiter.
49	* SuperSoldier: He's a legendary Skyjacker who can apparently track a single gene in the whole gyre.
50	[[/folder]]
51
52	!The Abrasax Family
53	[[folder:As a Whole]]
54	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ja_tvtropes_abrasax.jpg]]
55	* AristocratsAreEvil: All three have royal titles and all three are evil.
56	* BigScrewedUpFamily: Murderous, duplicitous, vaguely incestuous...
57	* CorruptCorporateExecutive: The three heads of the Abrasax Corporation.
58	* HumanAliens: In fact, humans in this universe ''are'' aliens. We Earthlings aren't truly human.
59	* IncestSubtext: All three of them have a creep fascination with Jupiter because of how much she looks like their mother.
60	* RoyallyScrewedUp: See above.
61	[[/folder]]
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63	[[folder:Balem Abrasax]]
64	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ja_tvtropes_balem.jpg]]
65	[[caption-width-right:350:"[[SuddenlyShouting I CREATE LIFE!]] ...and I destroy it."]]
66	->'''Played by:''' Creator/EddieRedmayne
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68	* AxCrazy: He is quite unhinged, even compared to his siblings.
69	* BadBoss: He is petty, spiteful, and cruel, especially to his employees.
70	* BigBad: He is the main antagonist of the movie, as he dispatches assassins to kill Jupiter just so she won't threaten his rightful inheritance.
71	* DeadpanSnarker: [[EstablishingCharacterMoment From his introduction]] he's snarky towards his siblings, especially Titus.
72	-->'''Titus:''' You ''are'' looking a little worse for wear. Could it be that success doesn't agree with you?\
73	'''Balem:''' And you look so well. Could it be that failure agrees with you?
74	* EvilOverlord: As de facto King of the Universe and leader of the Abrasax family, he harvests billions of lives for immortality, wealth, and the satisfaction of his ego.
75	* EvilSoundsRaspy: Throughout the film, he speaks as if he has a sore throat. However, there are times when he [[SuddenlyShouting raises his voice]]. According to Eddie Redmayne, his larynx was ripped out by a "wolfman", presumably Cain. (He also cheerfully admits it was a "pretty bad performance by all accounts".)
76	* AGodAmI: Balem considers himself to be the bringer of life and death.
77	* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Had he never sent assassins after Jupiter, she may well have remained blissfully unaware of her heritage and never claimed her title.
78	* IronicEcho: One of Jupiter's first lines in the film is "I hate my life." In the movie's climax, Balem tells Jupiter that his mother used to say the same thing.
79	-->"Do you remember what you used to tell me?... I remember. You said 'I hate my life.' You begged me to do it. YOU BEGGED ME TO DO IT!!!"
80	* LargeHam: He only screams when he's not whispering. "''I CREATE LIIIIIIIIFE''... And I destroy it".
81	* MeaningfulName: Knock off the 'm' from Balem and you have Bale, as in evil and spite.
82	* MoodSwinger: He goes from calm and collected to violent and enraged and back again in the blink of an eye, almost without warning.
83	-->'''Balem:''' [''Calmly''] Double our security deployment and destroy any ship that comes near the planet...'''''[[SuddenlyShouting GO!!!!!]]'''''
84	* NonActionBigBad: Balem only has one fight in the movie, and he loses pretty easily. Even Jupiter, who gets abducted or taken hostage by ''everyone'' in the film, can easily defeat Balem once they're in a one-on-one fight.
85	* OrcusOnHisThrone: Spends the entire film getting other people to find Jupiter and bring her to him.
86	* PsychopathicManchild: Generally acts like a spoiled MommasBoy throwing a tantrum.
87	* ShameIfSomethingHappened: He is only able to get Jupiter to come of her own accord by kidnapping her family. [[BlatantLies But of course he'd never dream of doing anything to them.]]
88	* ShootTheMessenger: He's shown "harvesting" one of his followers for bringing bad news.
89	* SuddenlyShouting: He speaks in a whisper most of the movie, except for these lines: "GO!", "I CREATE LIFE!", "HOW DARE YOU?!", and "YOU BEGGED ME TO DO IT!!" [[MemeticMutation Guess which lines the audience remembered?]]
90	* YouHaveFailedMe: When his assassins fail to kill Jupiter a second time, he "harvests" the guy who hired them.
91	* YouWouldntShootMe: Pulls this on Jupiter. [[OnlyAFleshWound She shoots him in the leg.]]
92	[[/folder]]
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94	[[folder:Kalique Abrasax]]
95	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ja_tvtropes_kalique.jpg]]
96	[[caption-width-right:350:"All you have to do is close your eyes."]]
97	->'''Played by:''' Creator/TuppenceMiddleton
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99	* BeautyIsBad: She may be her brothers' (comparative) TokenGoodTeammate, but she's still unpleasant by normal standards, and she's universally regarded as very physically attractive.
100	* BenevolentBoss: Whatever character flaws she may have, there is one consistent redeeming feature throughout the film. She is ''a pleasure'' to work for. She is always seen treating her employees and servants kindly, even when they caution or disagree with her, rewards those who work for her very well even if they're nothing more than Splice mercenaries who are universally regarded as the bottom rank of society and unworthy of respect, and even though she has ulterior motives, she treats Jupiter as an equal, while offering her employment in her household, despite having no obligation to do so. She does not fear betrayal because her servants have no reason to betray her.
101	* TheChessmaster: Kalique scuppers both of her brothers' plans with nothing but a single, well-timed bribe.
102	* EatingTheEyeCandy: She's certainly pleased to have her palace broken into by a shirtless Caine.
103	* LivingForeverIsAwesome: She pretty much says this word for word to Jupiter while explaining her exceptionally long lifespan, and the "one resource truly worth fighting for."
104	* MeaningfulName: ''Kalique'' is said the same way as ''Caligula'' -- the corrupt and decadent dictator.
105	* MsFanservice: Her main scene in the film has her in the bathtub, and she [[SexySurfacingShot comes out of it]] with a fully-naked rear shot.
106	* OnlySaneWoman: Lies somewhere between this and MoreDeadlyThanTheMale, depending on where you think she falls on the SlidingScaleOfAntagonistVileness. She's more financially conscious than Titus and her plans are more effective than Balem's.
107	* ReallySevenHundredYearsOld: She claims to be a little over 14,000 years old, despite looking like she's in her early forties, until she takes a dip in a FountainOfYouth.
108	* TokenGoodTeammate: Compared to the rest of the "royalty," at any rate. She's the only Abrasax sibling who isn't trying to get Jupiter killed at any point in the film. She also rewards the bounty hunters who find Jupiter generously.
109	[[/folder]]
110
111	[[folder:Titus Abrasax]]
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113	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ja_tvtropes_titus.jpg]]
114	[[caption-width-right:350:"Sometimes lies are the only reason I get out of bed in the morning."]]
115	->'''Played by:''' Creator/DouglasBooth
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117	* BondVillainStupidity: His plan to marry Jupiter would have worked perfectly if he hadn't [[spoiler:"honored his promise" to vent Caine into space for "betraying him."]]
118	* TheCharmer: He's always seen sweet-talking women in the film.
119	* ConsummateLiar: Just look at his image quote.
120	* TheHedonist: He's too busy with his zero-G splice orgies to be bothered with things like keeping the company running. It's established at the start that he's squandered his inheritance and suffered a recent financial setback, and needs Earth for funds.
121	* IGaveMyWord: Despite being a consummate liar, he does technically keep his promises; however, he is rather fond of ExactWords and LoopholeAbuse.
122	* ModestRoyalty: Invoked. He's clearly ''not'' modest (his ship has a giant chapel, hundreds of servants, and solid gold statues), but he meets Jupiter barefoot in jeans and a T-shirt and bows to her, in order (it's implied) to get her to underestimate him.
123	* NiceJobFixingItVillain: Had he not tried to scam Jupiter into marrying him [[spoiler:so he could kill her]], Jupiter might not have been Jaded enough to see through Balem's performance.
124	* SmugSnake: He likes to think of himself as a great manipulator and a master of lies, but he apparently has a terrible head for business, spent his inheritance on HookersAndBlow, and makes [[BondVillainStupidity careless mistakes]] that cost him the win. His brother and sister run circles around him.
125	* UpperClassTwit: Wealthy and cultured, but a dim-witted hedonist who looks like a fool around his siblings.
126	[[/folder]]
127
128	!Supporting Characters
129	[[folder:Stinger Apini]]
130	->'''Played by:''' Creator/SeanBean
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132	* AnimalMotifs: He is a beekeeper with incredibly precise piloting skills. He also used to have wings.
133	* AttackHello: One of the first things he does when he meets Caine, is punch him through the wall.
134	* EasilyForgiven: Played with. Caine gets him out of his imprisonment on the Aegis because his skills are necessary for rescuing Jupiter, and nobody else has such skills, but Caine goes on to make sure Stinger has no other reason to betray him before teaming up.
135	* HalfHumanHybrid: He is half bee.
136	* MeaningfulName: Stinger Apini is part bee. Apinae is the subfamily for most bees in Taxonomy.
137	* TheMentor: To Caine.
138	* MentorOccupationalHazard: ''Averted.'' He's alive and well at the end of the movie, [[ChronicallyKilledActor despite being played by Sean Bean.]]
139	* SupernaturalGoldEyes: He has these, although they only appear gold for a moment when they do so. They appear to be from the partial bee DNA, apparently.
140	[[/folder]]
141
142	[[folder:Captain Diomika Tsing]]
143	->'''Played by:''' Creator/NikkiAmukaBird
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145	* TheCaptain: Of a crew of space cops.
146	* IGaveMyWord: Stays in the rapidly destabilizing atmosphere of Jupiter to save Jupiter and her whole family, because she "promised every second [she] could."
147	* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Allows Caine to fly down and save Jupiter despite it being reckless, dangerous, and possibly illegal.
148	[[/folder]]

Context Characters / JupiterAscending