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Khan Reif

A khan and leader in the interstellar setting.

minor

Also known as The Khan, Reif, Khan

First appearance: frigid fracas

Khan Reif shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Taller's eldest son and second-in-command of the armies, coldly observes the Earth team and receives the steel sword bayonet.
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Khan Reif first appears in 0057 frigid fracas.

In III: Taller's eldest son and second-in-command of the armies, coldly observes the Earth team and receives the steel sword bayonet.

Later, in The Valley of Decision: Supports the battle plan, joins the fight with his son Taller Second.

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CMCalvin MulloyJKJerome KennedyJCJoseph ChessmanLPLeonid PlekhanovBWBarry WatsonKRKhan Reif

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  • Influential leaders and operatives
  • Central military-political figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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