Short Fiction · Character
Mike Blades
A curt, hard-boiled operator who keeps a full report of Kennedy's mind-bending business in the hands of several people, just in case anything happens to him.
supporting
Also known as Michael Blades, Blades, Mr. Blades, Michael Joseph Blades
First appearance: star ship
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Mike Blades is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Referred to as Mike Riley, a contact who recruits the narrator into the Legion of Freedom.
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With Ellen (friendship): Ellen and Mike are close friends or allies, frequently interacting in shared scenes. With Ellen (friendship): Ellen and Mike are close friends or allies, frequently interacting in shared scenes.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Imperial and alien fighters
- Spies and officials
- Female character and admiral
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
Ellen and Mike are close friends or allies, frequently interacting in shared scenes. How this plays out →
- Ellen
friendship · positive
Ellen and Mike are close friends or allies, frequently interacting in shared scenes. How this plays out →
- Ellen
friendship · positive
Ellen and Mike are close friends or allies, frequently interacting in shared scenes. How this plays out →
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Mike Blades appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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