Short Fiction · Character

Bela Kossuth

A lieutenant colonel with a role in military operations.

minor

Also known as Lieutenant Bela Kossuth, Lieutenant Colonel Bela Kossuth, Kossuth

First appearance: i

Bela Kossuth's tie to Joseph Mauser is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Lieutenant Bela Kossuth of the Pink Army acts as Joe's guide, explaining the Sov-world's class system and military.

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With Joseph Mauser (rivalry): Bela and Joseph are rivals, engaged in a persistent conflict or competition that drives much of their interaction. With Joseph Mauser (rivalry): Bela and Joseph are rivals, engaged in a persistent conflict or competition that drives much of their interaction. With Joseph Mauser (rivalry): Bela and Joseph are rivals, engaged in a persistent conflict or competition that drives much of their interaction.

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Character groups

Interstellar political operatives
Diverse supporting cast
Military and family ties
Central military-political figures
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Joseph Mauser
rivalry · negative
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Joseph Mauser
rivalry · negative
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Joseph Mauser
rivalry · negative
Bela and Joseph are rivals, engaged in a persistent conflict or competition that drives… How this plays out →

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Bela Kossuth appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter XV: The Proletarian Paradise
Lieutenant Bela Kossuth of the Pink Army acts as Joe's guide, explaining the Sov-world's class system and military.
XVIII
Serves as a representative for Captain Rákóczi, formally delivering the challenge.
XIX
Lieutenant Colonel Bela Kossuth delivers the Bowie knives to Joe's apartment, formally presenting the weapons for the duel.
XX
Lieutenant Colonel Kossuth acts as a second for Sándor Rákóczi and recites the formal rules of the duel.
XXI
Visits Mauser against doctor's orders, admits the duel was a planned elimination attempt, and delivers a frank analysis of the Party's history and stagnation.
XXII
Mentioned as the source of information about the Sov-world underground organization.

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