# Colonel Hubert Penrose — Short Fiction character guide

> Colonel Hubert Penrose in Short Fiction by H. Beam Piper.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Colonel Penrose, Hubert Penrose, Penrose

**First appearance:** 0010-rebel-raider

## Who they are

A Union officer in a Civil War story.

## In the story

### [Omnilingual](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_24_se/chapters/omnilingual)

Oversees the expedition's activities, including airsealing buildings and sending official reports crediting Martha's discovery.

### [Crossroads of Destiny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_24_se/chapters/crossroads-of-destiny)

The Army Staff Intelligence colonel who participates in the discussion and analyzes the stranger's accent and suit.

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