- Mirror's Edge Catalyst characters drive a rebooted origin story for Faith Connors
- Faith Connors returns from juvenile detention to rejoin the Runners of Glass
- Noah, Icarus, and Nomad form the Runner cabal that anchors the campaign
- Gabriel and Isabel Kruger lead K-Sec and tie the plot to Faith's family past
- Black November, led by Rebecca Thane, supplies the underground resistance angle
Mirror's Edge Catalyst Characters: The Core Cast
Mirror's Edge Catalyst reboots Faith's story as an origin tale set in the city of Glass, a corporate utopia run by the Conglomerate. Runners are the last uncensored couriers, and the characters around Faith — mentors, rivals, and enemies — define the eight-chapter campaign. Understanding who's who makes the plot beats, from the Prison Break intro to the finale atop the Shard, far easier to follow.
Video Highlights:
- Faith's escape from the Kruger Holding Facility opens the story
- The Runner's Hideout introduces Icarus, Nomad, and Plastridge
- The Gabriel Kruger rooftop chase closes the campaign
Catalyst is not a direct sequel to the 2008 original — it restarts Faith's story from the beginning, so new players can jump in without prior knowledge.
The table below summarizes the key cast at a glance:
| Character | Role | Affiliation | Story Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Connors | Protagonist | Runners | Reckless courier turned symbol of resistance |
| Noah Kekai | Mentor | Runner cabal leader | Guides Faith, shields her from Kruger |
| Icarus | Runner | Runner cabal | Early rival who becomes a reliable ally |
| Gabriel Kruger | Antagonist | Kruger Security (K-Sec) | Conglomerate's iron hand in Glass |
| Isabel Kruger | Antagonist | Kruger family | Connected to the Reflection project |
| Rebecca Thane | Faction leader | Black November | Radical resistance leader in the Undermine |
Faith Connors and the Runner Cabal
Faith is fresh out of juvenile detention when the story opens, escaping the Kruger Holding Facility in the Prison Break chapter. She rejoins the Runners under Noah's guidance and grows from an impulsive courier into the face of resistance against the Conglomerate.
Faith Connors
- The playable protagonist
- Fresh out of juvenile detention
- Skilled in parkour, avoids guns
- Orphaned during the November Riots
Noah Kekai
- Faith's mentor
- Veteran leader of the Runner cabal
- Keeps the crew independent of Black November
- Pays a heavy price protecting Faith
Icarus
- Young, headstrong Runner
- Clashes with Faith early on
- Grows into one of her most reliable allies
- Stars in the training runs at the hideout
Supporting runners like Nomad and Plastridge round out the hideout crew, while the Beatrice case in the mid-game chapters pulls Faith into contact with the wider underworld of Glass.
Noah's capture during the Kruger tower infiltration is the turning point of the campaign — the rescue mission and the Reflection reveal follow directly from it.
Antagonists: The Kruger Family and K-Sec
Gabriel Kruger heads Kruger Security, the enforcement arm that patrols Glass and hunts Runners. His family history is entangled with Faith's own — including the death of her parents during the November Riots. Isabel Kruger, his daughter, is tied to the Reflection project at the heart of the plot.
| Antagonist | Position | Threat Level | Encounter Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Kruger | Head of K-Sec | ★★★★★ | Helicopter rooftop chase, finale |
| Isabel Kruger | Reflection project link | ★★★★ | Story-driven confrontations |
| K-Sec Guards | Standard patrols | ★★ | Any solid hit from speed |
| Sentinels | Heavy armor | ★★★★ | Heavy strikes or Focus attacks |
| Shield Troops | Riot shields | ★★★ | Vault over or flank from behind |
Faith doesn't use guns. Strikes launched from a sprint, wall-run, or slide hit far harder — keep Flow alive and fight in motion against K-Sec.
Factions of Glass
The city's power structure splits between the corporate Conglomerate and the underground resistance. Each faction shapes which characters Faith can trust.
The Conglomerate
The corporate power ruling Glass through total surveillance. Citizens live comfortable but controlled lives, and K-Sec enforces order on the streets and rooftops.
The Runners
The last uncensored couriers. Their rooftop network is the only free path left, moving data and parcels beyond the surveillance grid under Noah's leadership.
Black November
A radical resistance group led by Rebecca Thane, based in the Undermine. More aggressive than the Runners, they push for open confrontation with the Conglomerate.
Ordinary Citizens
Residents of districts like Anchor and View Gardens, living inside the Reflection-controlled comfort of the city — the people both sides claim to fight for.
Hidden Documents scattered across Glass expand on all these factions — check offices, maintenance rooms, and hideouts during missions to fill out the story log.
Character Story Beats Checklist
Follow Faith's arc through the campaign with these milestones:
Faith's Story Milestones:
- Escape the Kruger Holding Facility (Prison Break)
- Complete training runs with Icarus at the hideout
- Meet Rebecca Thane in the Undermine
- Save Noah from the Kruger tower complex
- Survive the Gabriel Kruger chase and the Shard finale
Story progression unlocks all gadgets — Runner Vision upgrades, the MAG Rope, and the Disruptor are granted through the campaign, so finishing Faith's arc also completes your toolkit.
FAQ
Q: Is Mirror's Edge Catalyst a sequel or a reboot of the 2008 game?
Catalyst is a reboot that restarts Faith Connors' story as an origin tale. It reimagines the city setting and retells how Faith becomes a Runner, so you don't need to have played the 2008 original to follow the characters.
Q: Who is the main antagonist in Mirror's Edge Catalyst?
Gabriel Kruger, head of Kruger Security, serves as the primary antagonist. His family history is tied to Faith's parents' deaths during the November Riots, and his daughter Isabel is connected to the Reflection project at the center of the plot.
Q: What is Black November in the story?
Black November is a radical resistance faction led by Rebecca Thane and based in the Undermine district. Unlike the Runners, who stay independent and avoid open conflict, Black November pushes for direct confrontation with the Conglomerate.
Q: Do the Mirror's Edge Catalyst characters appear in side missions?
Yes. Noah, Icarus, and other cabal members appear in delivery and diversion side missions across districts like Anchor, and completing these activities also rewards Chipsets used for Faith's skill upgrades.