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Paul Koreff

Scientist and engineer serving under Trask.

minor

Also known as Koreff

First appearance: xxv

Paul Koreff shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Signals-and-detection officer who intercepts the Sword-World impulse-code from the other ship.
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In VII: Signals-and-detection officer who intercepts the Sword-World impulse-code from the other ship. Later, in XII: Monitors radio…

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LTLucas TraskBVBoake ValkanhaynOHOtto HarkamanAKAlvyn KarffardGSGarvan SpassoPKPaul Koreff

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  • Supporting nobility and officers
  • Protagonist
  • Core crew and rivals

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Paul Koreff in xxv