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Gus Bartz

A character with a rough or working-class demeanor.

minor

Also known as Bartz, Gus

First appearance: the fight of the good ship clarissa

Gus Bartz shows up with force in Defense Mech. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A crewmate present during Halloway's breakdown and the Martian ordeal.
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YHYoung HallowayCKCaptain KrollBEBermanSISimGBGus Bartz

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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