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Captain Barkley

A captain with a minor role.

minor

Also known as Barkley

First appearance: conditionally human

Captain Barkley shows up with force in Way of a Rebel. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mitch's commanding officer who issues warnings and orders over the radio, trying to recall him.
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UNUnknownUSUnit Sugar Wil…MLMitch LaskellTMthe manSGSecretary GarsonCBCaptain Barkley

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  • Expanded cast and entities
  • Central narrative figures
  • Core family and narrator

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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