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Neil Andresson

A captain involved in the asteroid mission.

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Also known as Neil, Captain Neil Andresson

First appearance: the invading asteroid

Neil Andresson shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the three young soldiers; slim and handsome; spots the Martian scout ship and helps capture the Martian.
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Neil Andresson first appears in 0001 the invading asteroid.

In I: One of the three young soldiers; slim and handsome; spots the Martian scout ship and helps capture the Martian.

Later, in II: An Incredible Story: Leads the interrogation of the Martian, calculates the asteroid's trajectory, and returns to Earth to report.

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YAYaxaBMBull Mike Tish…TMThe MartianSUSukuneJPJoseph ParadineNANeil Andresson

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  • Other

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  • Witch-Cult and Conflict
  • Allies and Aliens

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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