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Dr. Lancaster

A scientist whose work sits at the center of a quiet war between the Institute and Bertrand Meade's organization, making his capture a prize both sides want.

supporting

Also known as Lancaster

First appearance: star ship

As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Dr. Lancaster is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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With Mr. Berg (professional): Dr. Lancaster and Mr. Berg are colleagues, possibly in a medical or scientific setting. With Mr. Berg (professional): Dr. Lancaster and Mr. Berg are colleagues, possibly in a medical or…

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Character Web

12 connections

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MBMr. BergHKHarry KaneKMKaren MarekSASimon ArchBJBo JonssonDLDr. Lancaster

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Scientists and Martians
  • Spy and villain
  • Feudal lords and agents
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Dr. Lancaster in star ship