Short Fiction · Character

Oliver Meek

A mild-mannered nobody who never did anything to get talked about, until a gangster's ultimatum wakes a cold anger that turns him into Asteroid City's newest marshal.

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Also known as Mr. Meek, Meek

First appearance: Mr. Meek—Musketeer

As a major figure in Short Fiction, Oliver Meek is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The protagonist, a middle-aged bookkeeper who resigns to explore space in his own ship.

In the storyMr. Meek—MusketeerOpen this moment free

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With Grant (professional): Grant appears to be a superior or colleague who interacts extensively with Oliver Meek, likely in a work or mission context. With Blacky Hoffman (rivalry): Blacky Hoffman and Oliver Meek have a high number of interactions suggesting conflict or competition, possibly over resources or status. With Asteroid Prowler (rivalry): The Asteroid Prowler is likely a hostile entity or antagonist frequently clashing with Oliver Meek.

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Relationship types

Professional
Rivalry
Friendship

Character groups

Protagonist
Space horror crew
Saturn-linked characters

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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

Grant
professional · ambivalent
Grant appears to be a superior or colleague who interacts extensively with Oliver Meek,… How this plays out →
Blacky Hoffman
rivalry · negative
Asteroid Prowler
rivalry · negative
Gus Hamilton
friendship · positive
Andrew Smith
friendship · positive
Luke Blaine
friendship · positive
Russ Jensen
friendship · positive
Mr. Craney
professional · ambivalent
Grant
professional · ambivalent
Grant appears to be a superior or colleague who interacts extensively with Oliver Meek,… How this plays out →
Grant
professional · ambivalent
Grant appears to be a superior or colleague who interacts extensively with Oliver Meek,… How this plays out →
Asteroid Prowler
rivalry · negative
Blacky Hoffman
rivalry · negative

Grant
Grant appears to be a superior or colleague who interacts extensively with Oliver Meek, likely in a work or mission context.
Blacky Hoffman
Blacky Hoffman and Oliver Meek have a high number of interactions suggesting conflict or competition, possibly over resources or status.
Asteroid Prowler
The Asteroid Prowler is likely a hostile entity or antagonist frequently clashing with Oliver Meek.
Gus Hamilton
Gus Hamilton and Oliver Meek share a close bond, likely as allies or companions working together.
Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith is a trusted companion of Oliver Meek, often interacting in supportive or cooperative ways.
Luke Blaine
Luke Blaine and Oliver Meek are close friends, frequently interacting in a supportive or collaborative manner.
Russ Jensen
Oliver Meek and Russ Jensen are allies, often working together or sharing common goals.
Mr. Craney
Mr. Craney is likely a mentor, boss, or teacher to Oliver Meek, with frequent interactions suggesting guidance or oversight.
Grant
Grant appears to be a superior or colleague who interacts extensively with Oliver Meek, likely in a work or mission context.
Grant
Grant appears to be a superior or colleague who interacts extensively with Oliver Meek, likely in a work or mission context.
Asteroid Prowler
The Asteroid Prowler is likely a hostile entity or antagonist frequently clashing with Oliver Meek.
Blacky Hoffman
Blacky Hoffman and Oliver Meek have a high number of interactions suggesting conflict or competition, possibly over resources or status.

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In the story

Oliver Meek appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Mr. Meek—Musketeer
The protagonist, a middle-aged bookkeeper who resigns to explore space in his own ship.
I
Resigns from his job to explore the Solar System; arrives at Asteroid City on Juno; meets Stiffy Grant and intervenes in a card game.
II
Kidnapped and stranded on Juno, encounters the Prowler, rescued by Stiffy, then pressured to serve as marshal.
III
Rides and commands the Prowler, subdues Hoffman, and realizes the Prowler is heading for the power plant.
IV
Decides to leave Juno after the Prowler incident, giving his share of the radium meteor to Stiffy to repair the damage.
Mr. Meek Plays Polo
Arrives at the repair shop on Saturn's Inner Ring, observes the 'educated bugs,' and accidentally disrupts their board.
I
Self-taught pilot and former bookkeeper, arrives at a Saturn outpost for repairs.
II
New arrival who is roped into coaching space polo and expresses interest in Gus's rock bugs.
III
Struggles with his cover as a bookkeeper, observes the bugs solving equations, and collects them with Gus.
IV
Lies about his space polo knowledge, bets his spaceship on the game, and is forced to play due to Gus's injury.
V
Plays space polo in Gus' worn-out ship, discovers the ship is infested with rock-bugs that take control, and ejects into space after sabotaging the rocket assembly.
Chapter VI
The pilot who survived his ship's explosion and returns to the repair shop, refusing the championship cup and leaving in a hurry.
Project Mastodon
Central figure in the expedition, grappling with the pressures of leadership and the unknown.

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