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Ruba

A minor character, possibly alien or supernatural.

minor

First appearance: the invading asteroid

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FPFitzhugh ParrHEHelenTMThe MartianLRLady Regan Pem…VPVarina PembertonRURuba

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Allies and Aliens
  • Lanark Family and Locals

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

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