# The Hans — Armageddon 2419 A.D. character guide

> The Hans in Armageddon 2419 A.D. by Philip Francis Nowlan.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Hans, their, themselves

**First appearance:** 0001-armageddon-2419-a-d

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [Americans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/characters/americans)

_rivalry_

The Americans are at war with The Hans, representing the primary conflict of the story.

### [Wilma Deering](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/characters/wilma_deering)

_rivalry_

The Hans are enemies of Wilma Deering, often in conflict with her.

### [Wilma Deering](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/characters/wilma_deering)

_rivalry_

The Hans are enemies of Wilma Deering, often in conflict with her.

## In the story

### [Armageddon 2419 A.D.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/chapters/armageddon-2419-a-d)

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

### [Floating Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/chapters/i-floating-men)

The pursuers attacking Wilma in the forest, described as having evil faces and using advanced weapons.

### [II: The Forest Gangs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/chapters/v-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"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/chapters/vii-incredible-treason)

Develop new armor that resists rockets, continue reprisal expeditions, and receive piecemeal information from a traitor.

### [X: The Walls of Hell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/chapters/xi-the-new-boss)

The enemy force allied with the Sinsings; the narrator plans to cross their ship lanes undetected.

### [The Finger of Doom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/chapters/xii-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.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/characters/the_hans
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armageddon_2419_a_d_se/characters