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President Judge Nelson

A judge and leader on a frontier planet.

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Also known as Judge Nelson, Nelson, Captain Nelson

First appearance: Lone Star Planet

President Judge Nelson shows up with force in Lone Star Planet. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The governor of New Texas, who is challenged to a duel.

President Judge Nelson first appears in 0028 lone star planet.

In Lone Star Planet: The governor of New Texas, who is challenged to a duel.

Later, in III: A Texas Ranger captain who investigates the reported kidnapping and later accepts a drink at the Embassy.

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Lone Star Planet
The governor of New Texas, who is challenged to a duel.
III
A Texas Ranger captain who investigates the reported kidnapping and later accepts a drink at the Embassy.
V
The judge presiding over the trial of Wilbur Whately, who acquits him and restores his weapons.
VI
Ranger captain who arrested the Bonneys, provides detailed testimony about the murder and evidence.
VIII
Presides over the trial, orders the clock turned back to extend the court session.
The Trial Begins
Presides over the trial, warns Sidney for contempt, and overrules objections to Silk's participation.
The Trial Concludes: Jurisdictional Challenge
Judge Nelson presides over the trial, reluctantly accepts Silk's jurisdictional argument, and releases the Bonney brothers while expressing contempt for them.
XI
Adjourns the court and comments on Silk's shooting skills.

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