Short Fiction · Character
Scott Nixon
A pilot who finds a bloodied stowaway aboard his Mars-bound rocket and must decide what to do with a man whose memory was erased by the same tragedy that started humanity's doomed parade into space.
supporting
Also known as Scott, One Nixon
First appearance: hellhounds of the cosmos
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Scott Nixon is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned in connection with Mars exploration efforts.
Scott Nixon first appears in 0000 hellhounds of the cosmos.
With Hugh Nixon (family): Hugh Nixon and Scott Nixon share a surname and frequent interactions, indicating a familial bond, likely father-son or brothers. With Jimmy Baldwin (friendship): Jimmy Baldwin and Scott Nixon are close friends or allies, possibly growing up together or serving in the same unit. With Hugh Nixon (family): Hugh Nixon and Scott Nixon share a surname and frequent interactions, indicating a familial bond, likely father-son or brothers.
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Character Web
30 connectionsA slice of how Scott Nixon sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Family
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Martian adventure team
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Hugh Nixon
family · positive
Hugh Nixon and Scott Nixon share a surname and frequent interactions, indicating a… How this plays out →
- Jimmy Baldwin
friendship · positive
- Hugh Nixon
family · positive
Hugh Nixon and Scott Nixon share a surname and frequent interactions, indicating a… How this plays out →
- Hugh Nixon
family · positive
Hugh Nixon and Scott Nixon share a surname and frequent interactions, indicating a… How this plays out →
- Jimmy Baldwin
friendship · positive
- Jimmy Baldwin
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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See Scott Nixon in hellhounds of the cosmosIn the story
Scott Nixon appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Scott Nixon in hellhounds of the cosmos