Captain Jinks, Hero · Character
The Emperor
A foreign emperor encountered during the Cubapines campaign.
minor
First appearance: xi a dinner party at gin sin
The Emperor's tie to Sam Jinks is one of the pressures that moves Captain Jinks, Hero—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Praises Sam's obedience, decorates him, plans execution of prisoners, demands a war from von Balderdash.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Military command and authority
- Protagonist
- Expanded cast and family
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- Breaking point
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professional · ambivalent
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- Sam Jinks
professional · ambivalent
Sam Jinks interacts with The Emperor in a formal, diplomatic capacity, often with comedic… How this plays out →
- Sam Jinks
professional · ambivalent
Sam Jinks interacts with The Emperor in a formal, diplomatic capacity, often with comedic… How this plays out →
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