After Branson dies and her husband becomes the new captain of the Covenant , Karine reassures him when he questions whether the crew respects him as their new leader .
Karine Oram ( Carmen Ejogo ) is a biologist aboard the Covenant who is married to Christopher Oram .
After Branson dies and Karine Oram 's husband becomes the new captain of the Covenant biologist Karine Oram reassures Christopher Oram when Christopher Oram questions whether the crew respects Christopher Oram as their new leader .
Karine Oram ( Carmen Ejogo ) is a biologist aboard the Covenant who is married to Christopher Oram .