Sam Roche

	Male
	Alive
	2nd Class
	Lead Brakeman
	Anne Roche (wife) 3 Unnamed daughters (2 deceased)
	Bess Till Andre Layton Melanie Cavill
	LJ Folger
	Mike O'Malley
	Snowpiercer
	First, the Weather Changed

Lead Brakeman Sam Roche is a main character on TNT's Snowpiercer. He is portrayed by Mike O'Malley.

History

Background

A former police officer, Roche eventually was hired to be Lead Brakeman by Wilford Industries. Before boarding the Snowpiercer he had the privilege of shaking hands with the real Mr. Wilford. During the freezing of the world, he and his wife manage to survive due to his employment under Wilford Industries. However, two of his three children did not survive.

Throughout The Series

Season 1

In These Are His Revolutions, Roche and the Brakemen block the charging Tailies in the Chains. However, only Layton and Bess Till approach him rather than attacking all at once. The two attempt to convince Roche and his men to stand aside peacefully for them with Roche unsure of what to do, his faith shaken by the revelation of the truth about Mr. Wilford. After Oz abandons his post, Roche decides that he can't bring himself to stop the Tailies and orders his men to let them all pass freely.

In The Train Demanded Blood, Till approaches Roche for help with their plan to detach the cars containing the Folgers, Grey, and their army. Though initially reluctant, Roche agrees to help and brings Layton to the schoolroom, supposedly as a surrendering prisoner. When Grey and the Jackboots take Layton uptrain to make an official announcement, Roche locks the door to the sub-train and pulls a hidden gun, leading to a struggle that leaves him unconscious. However, Layton and Roche are rescued by Strong Boy and The Last Australian. Layton orders his friends to take Roche with them to safety, identifying Roche as one of them.

In 994 Cars Long, Roche struggles to help maintain order as chaos spreads as the Tailies celebrate having the run of the train.

Appearances

Season One First, the Weather Changed Prepare to Brace Access Is Power Without Their Maker Justice Never Boarded The Universe Is Indifferent These Are His Revolutions The Train Demanded Blood 994 Cars Long

Season Two The Time of Two Engines Smolder to Life A Great Odyssey A Single Trade Keep Hope Alive

Trivia

• His awards and decorations are a mixture of ribbons used in the United States Armed Forces. Also on the collar of the Brakers is the insignia for an O-2 officer (US Army/Air Force/Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant or Navy/Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior Grade) They are as follows: National Defense Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Silver Star, Antarctica Service Medal Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal.
• This character is a tribute to the drawer and co creator of the graphic novel Jean-Marc Rochette.

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