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Dougald Anson

A character with a Scottish name, possibly a pilot.

minor

Also known as Dougald, Anson

First appearance: star ship

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

Returns to Krakenau, fights off attackers, learns of his father's and brother's deaths, and searches for Ellen.
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In I: Returns to Krakenau, fights off attackers, learns of his father's and brother's deaths, and searches for Ellen. Later, in II: Referred to as Anse; a large Terrestrial who wears Khazaki clothing and speaks the…

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JAJanazikELEllenANAnseJAJamieVOVolakechDADougald Anson

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  • Spies and officials
  • Feudal lords and agents

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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