Short Fiction · Character
Captain Ralph Langford
A military captain, possibly related to Joan Langford.
minor
Also known as Langford, Ralph
First appearance: the hounds of tindalos
Captain Ralph Langford shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Returns to Mars City, is arrested, argues with Gurney about the alien encounter, demonstrates the alien's self-destruction, and escapes.
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In I: Returns to Mars City, is arrested, argues with Gurney about the alien encounter, demonstrates the alien's self-destruction, and escapes. Later, in II: Emotionally supports his wife and declares he needs her inner…
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- Military and romantic leads
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This is the dramatic climax because Sally reaches her psychological peak of self-assurance and romantic antici…
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See Captain Ralph Langford in the hounds of tindalos