# Khan Reif — Short Fiction character guide

> Khan Reif in Short Fiction by Mack Reynolds.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Khan, Reif, Khan

**First appearance:** 0057-frigid-fracas

## Who they are

A khan and leader in the interstellar setting.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/iii)

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

### [The Valley of Decision](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/vi)

Supports the battle plan, joins the fight with his son Taller Second.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_36_se/chapters/ix)

The aging Khan of Tula, he refuses to be the scapegoat and is shot dead by Chessman.

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