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Sukune

A minor character, possibly an alien or warrior.

minor

Also known as Desperately Sukune

First appearance: the invading asteroid

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

The little Japanese pilot; knowledgeable about astronomy and space; suggests playing dead to capture the Martian.
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In I: The little Japanese pilot; knowledgeable about astronomy and space; suggests playing dead to capture the Martian. Later, in II: An Incredible Story: Uses jiujitsu to torture the Martian into confessing, controls…

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Character Web

5 connections

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TMThe MartianNANeil AndressonBMBull Mike Tish…YAYaxaLILingSUSukune

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Witch-Cult and Conflict
  • Allies and Aliens
  • Supernatural and Alien

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the protagonist’s psychological and emotional peak of self-discov…

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Sukune appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Sukune in the invading asteroid