Short Fiction · Character

Stonewall Cogswell

A marshal and authority figure in certain storylines.

minor

Also known as Marshal Stonewall Cogswell, Cogswell, old Stonewall Cogswell

Stonewall Cogswell's tie to Joseph Mauser is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Technician who comments on the natives' fear and is assigned to train artisans in basic advancements like the wheel.

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Stonewall Cogswell first appears in 0031 medal of honor.

With Joseph Mauser (professional): Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a mentor-mentee capacity within a structured setting. With Joseph Mauser (professional): Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a mentor-mentee capacity within a structured setting. With Joseph Mauser (professional): Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a mentor-mentee capacity within a structured setting.

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Character Web

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Other

Character groups

Conflicts and authority figures
Central military-political figures
Pilot and academic friends
Combat and technical support
Influential leaders and operatives

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Joseph Mauser
professional · ambivalent
Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a… How this plays out →
Joseph Mauser
professional · ambivalent
Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a… How this plays out →
Joseph Mauser
professional · ambivalent
Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a… How this plays out →

Joseph Mauser
Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a mentor-mentee capacity within a structured setting.
Joseph Mauser
Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a mentor-mentee capacity within a structured setting.
Joseph Mauser
Joseph and Stonewall have a professional association, possibly as colleagues or in a mentor-mentee capacity within a structured setting.

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In the story

Stonewall Cogswell appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III
Technician who comments on the natives' fear and is assigned to train artisans in basic advancements like the wheel.
The Valley of Decision
Assists Watson with wrist radio and relays battle updates.
IV
Marshal Cogswell encounters Joe at the airport, questions his contract with Vacuum Tube, and hints at his suspicion that Joe has hidden motives.
VIII
Marshal Cogswell is the opposing commander, with his forces reportedly near Saugerties and Ashokan reservoir.
IX
Mentioned as having suggested to Arpàd that Joe's motives be investigated; his cavalry is spotted encircling the reservation.
The Glider Revolution
Marshal commanding Continental Hovercraft forces; recognizes the glider's strategic impact and decides to sue for terms.
V
Marshal who summons Joe Mauser to his headquarters.
The Marshal's Predicament
Marshal Cogswell is recruiting for a divisional fracas and is short of gliders and pilots, blaming Mauser's innovation for the shortage.
VIII
Mentioned as having pledged to press Joe's ambitions for promotion if he flies for him in the Carbonaceous Fuel–United Miners fracas.
IX
Marshal Cogswell leads the staff briefing, drawing parallels to the Battle of Chancellorsville and planning a reversed strategy.
The Glider Gambit
Marshal Cogswell is the intended recipient of Mauser's message about Altshuler's movements.
XI
Visits Joe, now a brigadier general, delivers news of the ruling and offers to pay Joe's hospital bills.
XII
Mentioned as one of those found guilty in the courts-martial.

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