Short Fiction · Character
David Marlowe
A grizzled Union diplomat with a polar bear's mane and weary eyes, he delivers hard truths to dying worlds and hates the necessity of it.
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Also known as David, Marlowe, Dave
First appearance: riya s foundling
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Secretary for External Affairs, Solar Union; explains Union policies and uses the Martin Holliday case as an example.
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