Marguerit Maida was a highly experienced mercenary and former member of the Trans System Federation, hired by Paul Torgal to protect the Degasi from pirate raids. Marguerit and Paul did not get along well, they argued a lot about where to set up a habitat, Marguerit wished to go deeper into the sea, whilst Paul wanted to remain on the Floating Island. In the end Marguerit had her way, and they set up habitats in the Jelly Shroom Caves and later, the Deep Grand Reef, Paul allowed this to happen because, despite being the captain, he knew that himself and Bart needed her to survive.