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Trooper Newton

A minor soldier character.

minor

Also known as Newton

First appearance: the invading asteroid

Trooper Newton shows up with force in IV: The Mandifers. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Found dead on Fearful Rock without visible wounds; his face is twisted in terror; died while standing at his post.
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In IV: The Mandifers: Found dead on Fearful Rock without visible wounds; his face is twisted in terror; died while standing at his post. Later, in Return: Mentioned as having died atop Fearful Rock, horrified and…

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CGCorporal GrayKLKane LanarkSJSergeant JagerPMPersil MandiferDIDicconTNTrooper Newton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Military and Ritual

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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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