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Admiral Shefter

Naval officer commanding forces in the interstellar conflict.

minor

Also known as Then Shefter, Shefter

First appearance: xvii

Admiral Shefter shows up with force in Chapter XXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Meets with Trask and Bentrik to discuss Dunnan's base and shares classified information.
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In Chapter XXI: Meets with Trask and Bentrik to discuss Dunnan's base and shares classified information. Later, in XXII: Reports on the…

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LTLucas TraskSBSimon BentrikGSGarvan SpassoOHOtto HarkamanADAndray DunnanASAdmiral Shefter

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  • Other

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Admiral Shefter in xvii