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Markham Gray

A character with a presence in the story.

minor

Also known as Gray

First appearance: farmer

Markham Gray shows up with force in Potential Enemy. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Elderly freelance journalist traveling from Triton to Earth; first to spot the alien ship and later follows the court martial of Captain Post.
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JMJoseph MauserLPLeonid PlekhanovSPSimon PondHGHans Girard-Pe…JCJoseph ChessmanMGMarkham Gray

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  • Diverse supporting cast
  • Protagonist
  • Influential leaders and operatives
  • Central military-political figures
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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