Short Fiction · Character
Ronny Bronston
A one-man church of Reformed Agnosticism with a great-grandfather from everywhere, Ronny Bronston interviews his way into the United Planets looking exactly like nobody in particular.
supporting
Also known as Ronald Bronston, Bronston, Byron
First appearance: the martians and the coys
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Ronny Bronston is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Returns to Earth disillusioned after discovering the truth about Tommy Paine; confronts Metaxa and Jakes; accepts his role in Section G.
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Facing a personnel officer's card of questions, Ronny Bronston answers with a family tree so thoroughly blended that a transfusion from anyone would feel at home — and with a theology of waiting for the Higher Power to…
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- Interstellar political operatives
- Central military-political figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Simon Pond
friendship · positive
Ronny and Simon are friends, often interacting as companions or allies in social settings. How this plays out →
- Lee Chang Chu
friendship · positive
- Simon Pond
friendship · positive
Ronny and Simon are friends, often interacting as companions or allies in social settings. How this plays out →
- Lee Chang Chu
friendship · positive
- Simon Pond
friendship · positive
Ronny and Simon are friends, often interacting as companions or allies in social settings. How this plays out →
- Lee Chang Chu
friendship · positive
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