Short Fiction · Character
Peter Matheny
A steady, capable man in a dangerous trade, the kind whose loyalty and competence make him a linchpin when the shooting starts.
supporting
Also known as Matheny, Pete
First appearance: star ship
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Martian professor and diplomat, victim of blackmail, later turns the tables with a hidden camera.
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- Military spacers
- Feudal lords and agents
- Protagonist
- Scientists and Martians
- Scandinavian pilot and damsel
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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