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Johnny McCord

A soldier and member of the McCord family with military ties.

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Also known as McCord, V Johnny McCord

Johnny McCord shows up with force in Tourists to Terra. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Captain Foren, the commander of the luxury cruise ship, who organizes the war tourism and worries about passenger safety.

Johnny McCord first appears in 0011 after some tomorrow.

In Tourists to Terra: Captain Foren, the commander of the luxury cruise ship, who organizes the war tourism and worries about passenger safety.

Later, in Off Course: President of the United States, who hosts Dameri Tass and navigates the political fallout of the alien's arrival.

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Tourists to Terra
Captain Foren, the commander of the luxury cruise ship, who organizes the war tourism and worries about passenger safety.
Off Course
President of the United States, who hosts Dameri Tass and navigates the political fallout of the alien's arrival.
The Galactic Ghost
Mentioned as a reporter visiting the alien ship; part of the global reaction.
Chapter I: The Tuareg and the Reporter
Field agent for the Sahara Reforestation Commission, frustrated by Tuareg goat incursion and bureaucratic superiors.
II
Leader of the reforestation team at Bidon Cinq; reacts with concern to the pump sabotage and is wary of journalist Hélène Desage.
III
Leads the Sahara Reforestation Commission; defends the project's value and shows Hélène Desage around Bidon Cinq.
IV
Defends the Commission's actions against Tuareg livestock, tries to manage Hélène Desage's critical reporting.
V
Leads the investigation into the sabotage, methodically exposes Hélène Desage's plot, and reflects on the global pressures driving the Sahara Reforestation Commission.
The Marshal's Predicament
General McCord commands the Carbonaceous Fuel forces and has two gliders, putting him at an advantage over Cogswell.
The Glider Gambit
General McCord's glider pilots are identified as Bob Flaubert and Jimmy Hideka.
XII
Mentioned as the commander found guilty in the courts-martial.

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