Armageddon 2419 A.D. · Character

Boss Hart

The Big Boss of the forest gangs, Hart commands loyalty through grit and cunning, weighing every stranger against the cost of survival.

major

Also known as Big Boss Hart, The Big Boss, Hart, The Boss, Boss, the Big Boss, Big Boss

First appearance: II: The Forest Gangs

As a major figure in Armageddon 2419 A.D., Boss Hart is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Boss Hart is the leader of the Wyoming Gang, which claims the Wyoming Valley.

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With Wilma Deering (professional): Boss Hart and Wilma Deering have a working relationship, likely as superior and subordinate or fellow leaders. With Bill Hearn (professional): Bill Hearn and Boss Hart have a professional relationship, likely as subordinate and leader. With Wilma Deering (professional): Boss Hart and Wilma Deering have a working relationship, likely as superior and subordinate or fellow leaders.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

American resistance fighters
Protagonist
Dominant enemy faction
Hostile gangs and allies

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Wilma Deering
professional · ambivalent
Boss Hart and Wilma Deering have a working relationship, likely as superior and… How this plays out →
Bill Hearn
professional · ambivalent
Wilma Deering
professional · ambivalent
Boss Hart and Wilma Deering have a working relationship, likely as superior and… How this plays out →
Bill Hearn
professional · ambivalent
Wilma Deering
professional · ambivalent
Boss Hart and Wilma Deering have a working relationship, likely as superior and… How this plays out →
Bill Hearn
professional · ambivalent

Wilma Deering
Boss Hart and Wilma Deering have a working relationship, likely as superior and subordinate or fellow leaders.
Bill Hearn
Bill Hearn and Boss Hart have a professional relationship, likely as subordinate and leader.
Wilma Deering
Boss Hart and Wilma Deering have a working relationship, likely as superior and subordinate or fellow leaders.
Bill Hearn
Bill Hearn and Boss Hart have a professional relationship, likely as subordinate and leader.
Wilma Deering
Boss Hart and Wilma Deering have a working relationship, likely as superior and subordinate or fellow leaders.
Bill Hearn
Bill Hearn and Boss Hart have a professional relationship, likely as subordinate and leader.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Boss Hart appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II: The Forest Gangs
Boss Hart is the leader of the Wyoming Gang, which claims the Wyoming Valley.
Life in the 25th Century
The portly leader of the Wyomings who accepts Anthony's story and assigns him to Bill Hearn's camp.
IV: A Han Air Raid
Boss Hart reorganizes the gang after the raid and orders Tony and Wilma to stick close to him for a return to the valley.
Setting the Trap
Boss Hart leads the group, sets up the ring barrage, and gives initial orders before Rogers takes command.
VI: The "Wyoming Massacre"
Referred to as 'the Big Boss' and 'Boss'; he commands the Wyoming forces, orders the attack on the repellor rays, and later instructs the group to tune into the Han broadcast.
VII: Incredible Treason
Reestablishes the Wyoming Valley community, is made Superboss of the Mid-Atlantic Zone, and reveals evidence of a traitor leaking information to the Hans.
VIII: The Han City
Initially rejects the raid plan as suicide but is persuaded by Tony; authorizes equipment and volunteers.
X: The Walls of Hell
Mentioned as the leader whose camp is the destination after the escape.
XI: The New Boss
Voluntarily steps down as Boss of the Wyoming Gang and places his helmet on the narrator, endorsing his leadership.
The Finger of Doom
Boss Hart is mentioned as having accompanied Tony in a previous fight with the Han squadron.

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See Boss Hart in II: The Forest Gangs