Short Fiction · Character

Hadron Dalla

A sharp-eyed scientist who talks her way onto the Paratime Police rather than wait out an investigation, she earns Tortha Karf's grudging respect as a cop.

supporting

Also known as Dalla, Dr. Hadron, Mistress Dalla

First appearance: time and time again

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Scientist involved in discussions about parallel realities.

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Dalla has already proven useful on the Esaron and Kholghoor Sectors, and when Vall asks to keep her on, Karf agrees and gives her a technical-expert title. She refuses to sit idle on Home Timeline while the case…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Verkan Vall
professional · positive
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with… How this plays out →
Tortha Karf
rivalry · negative
Verkan Vall
professional · positive
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with… How this plays out →
Tortha Karf
rivalry · negative
Verkan Vall
professional · positive
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with… How this plays out →
Tortha Karf
rivalry · negative

Verkan Vall
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with Dalla often serving as Vall's trusted operative.
Tortha Karf
Hadron Dalla and Tortha Karf are bitter enemies, with Dalla actively working to thwart Karf's destructive plans.
Verkan Vall
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with Dalla often serving as Vall's trusted operative.
Tortha Karf
Hadron Dalla and Tortha Karf are bitter enemies, with Dalla actively working to thwart Karf's destructive plans.
Verkan Vall
Hadron Dalla and Verkan Vall are colleagues in a high-stakes interstellar operation, with Dalla often serving as Vall's trusted operative.
Tortha Karf
Hadron Dalla and Tortha Karf are bitter enemies, with Dalla actively working to thwart Karf's destructive plans.

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Hadron Dalla appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Null-A.B.C.
Scientist involved in discussions about parallel realities.
Time Crime
Assists Vall in analyzing the temporal disruption and expresses doubts about their theories.
I
Vall's wife who volunteers to assist with interrogation of slaves, speaking Kharanda and using her narco-hypnotic skills.
II
Accompanies Vall; defends First Level labor recruitment methods; suggests adopting Zinganna as her sister.

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