# Gonzales Alonzo — Short Fiction character guide

> Gonzales Alonzo in Short Fiction by Poul Anderson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Alonzo, Gonzales

**First appearance:** 0000-star-ship

## Who they are

A Hispanic character, possibly a pilot or soldier.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/i)

Present in the cellar with his wife Nora.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/ii)

One of the human fugitives; voices the concern that if Ellen is captured, the enemy will gain the Star Ship.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/iii)

Engineer familiar with the citadel layout; has a blaster with limited charges.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/iv)

Mentions he knows how to blow up the boat if they can get inside the citadel.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/v)

Provides the blaster pistol to Janazik and fights alongside the group.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_44_se/chapters/vi)

Killed by Carse's blaster during the struggle in the engine room.

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