# Amy Bankhead — Short Fiction character guide

> Amy Bankhead in Short Fiction by Frederik Pohl.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Amy, Lt . Amy Bankhead

**First appearance:** 0000-asteroid-of-the-damned

## Who they are

A lieutenant with a minor but defined role.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/ii)

Agent for the Major; attempts to purchase Arthur and knocks Sam unconscious.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/iii)

Lieutenant who guards Sam and drives him to HQ; previously encountered in a compromising situation.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/iv)

Lt. Amy Bankhead; conducts Sam to the Major's office, drives them around to survey ships, and is enthusiastic about the Queen Elizabeth.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/v)

Sam's romantic interest; helps with the plan to rescue Arthur and avoid marriage to Major Copeland by organizing a decoy party.

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