First Lensman · Character

Mase Northrop

A young Lensman and master electronicist who jokes his way through a cramped scout ship, all while hunting the first real traces of a hidden enemy.

supporting

Also known as Mase, Northrop, вАЭ Northrop, Mase Northrop, young Northrop, Mason Northrop, Mason M. Northrop, Zabriskan fontema Mase

First appearance: VI

As a supporting figure in First Lensman, Mase Northrop is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Responds to Jill's mental appeal; establishes a close mental rapport with her and is briefed on Zwilnik.

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With Jack Kinnison (friendship): Jack and Mase are close friends and fellow Lensmen, sharing camaraderie and trust in battle. With Jill Samms (friendship): Jill and Mase are close friends and allies, often working…

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Narrative arc

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Jack Kinnison
friendship · positive
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Jill Samms
friendship · positive
Jack Kinnison
friendship · positive
Jack and Mase are close friends and fellow Lensmen, sharing camaraderie and trust in… How this plays out →
Jill Samms
friendship · positive
Jack Kinnison
friendship · positive
Jack and Mase are close friends and fellow Lensmen, sharing camaraderie and trust in… How this plays out →
Jill Samms
friendship · positive

Jack Kinnison
Jack and Mase are close friends and fellow Lensmen, sharing camaraderie and trust in battle.
Jill Samms
Jill and Mase are close friends and allies, often working together on missions.
Jack Kinnison
Jack and Mase are close friends and fellow Lensmen, sharing camaraderie and trust in battle.
Jill Samms
Jill and Mase are close friends and allies, often working together on missions.
Jack Kinnison
Jack and Mase are close friends and fellow Lensmen, sharing camaraderie and trust in battle.
Jill Samms
Jill and Mase are close friends and allies, often working together on missions.

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Mase Northrop appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VI
Responds to Jill's mental appeal; establishes a close mental rapport with her and is briefed on Zwilnik.
Chapter XI: The Zabriskan Relay
Co-commander and master electronicist; names the Zabriskan system and operates detection equipment.
XII
Assigned with Jack Kinnison to take the lead pirate ship.
XV
Assists Jack in the interrogation, develops the letter for hidden messages, and later meets Grace James at the spaceport for the diversion.
The Bennettan Arsenal and the Shadowing of Ossmen
Works with Cleveland on radiation detection; flinches at Jack's memory of Hazel.
XIX
Assists Cleveland and Rularion in covering the movements of Samms and Kinnison.

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