Armageddon 2419 A.D. · Character

The Hans

The armored occupiers of the 25th century, they hunt forest rebels with beam weapons and airborne ships, treating the American gangs as vermin to be cleared.

major

Also known as Hans, their, themselves

First appearance: Armageddon 2419 A.D.

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The oppressive ruling force that conquered America and now controls the continent.

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Relationship types

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Character groups

Dominant enemy faction
Protagonist
American resistance fighters

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Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Americans
rivalry · negative
The Americans are at war with The Hans, representing the primary conflict of the story. How this plays out →
Wilma Deering
rivalry · negative
Wilma Deering
rivalry · negative

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The Hans appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Armageddon 2419 A.D.
The oppressive ruling force that conquered America and now controls the continent.
Floating Men
The pursuers attacking Wilma in the forest, described as having evil faces and using advanced weapons.
II: The Forest Gangs
The Hans are described as the ruling dynasty that conquered America and now live in luxury, viewing Americans as wild men.
Setting the Trap
The Han crew are described as physically underdeveloped, reliant on technology, and their ship is examined for clues.
VI: The "Wyoming Massacre"
The Han crew members who land to inspect the wreck; they are killed by the narrator's explosive rockets. The Han squadron is destroyed, and their intelligence office broadcasts a warning about the incident.
VII: Incredible Treason
Develop new armor that resists rockets, continue reprisal expeditions, and receive piecemeal information from a traitor.
X: The Walls of Hell
Operate the disintegrator-ray wall defense system and send a drop ship to attack the narrator's vessel.
XI: The New Boss
The enemy force allied with the Sinsings; the narrator plans to cross their ship lanes undetected.
The Finger of Doom
The Hans are mentioned as the suppliers of ships to the Sinsings; they activate a defensive 'hell cylinder' and order their ships grounded.

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