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Thomas Paine

A character sharing a name with the historical figure, active in story.

minor

Also known as Tommy Paine, Paine, Tommy

First appearance: ix

See Thomas Paine in ixBook page

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ISIlya SimonovHGHans Girard-Pe…WBWarren Brett-J…LSLeonid ShvernikMMMax MainzTPThomas Paine

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Interstellar political operatives
  • Central military-political figures
  • Conflicts and authority figures
  • Military and family ties
  • Revolutionary and political drivers

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Thomas Paine in ix