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George Armstrong

A general with a history of involvement in labor conflicts.

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Also known as General George Armstrong, General Armstrong, Armstrong

First appearance: vi

George Armstrong shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

General and Joe's immediate superior at the embassy; remembers Joe from a previous labor union fracas.
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In XVI: General and Joe's immediate superior at the embassy; remembers Joe from a previous labor union fracas. Later, in XVIII: General…

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HGHans Girard-Pe…WBWarren Brett-J…MMMax MainzJMJoseph MauserBKBela KossuthGAGeorge Armstrong

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Limited but distinct roles
  • Conflicts and authority figures
  • Military and family ties
  • Protagonist
  • Interstellar political operatives

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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