Cruz is a commanding figure within the team, known for giving directions and maintaining discipline. He reacts swiftly to ensure team readiness and conducts system checks, demonstrating his vision of control and order which significantly influences the team dynamics. Cruz is also at a pivotal point in his career, facing career-defining decisions within the mission context. He has reflected on the potency of trust and the illusion it can create, and has experienced moments of isolation that often accompany positions of power.