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Lieutenant Roger Grayne

A British naval officer assisting the mission in Olifa.

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Also known as Grayne, Roger Grayne

First appearance: I

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A naval officer who has been up all night; explains the security of the rebel landing and the difficulty of assaulting the position.
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Lieutenant Roger Grayne first appears in 0007 i.

In I: A naval officer who has been up all night; explains the security of the rebel landing and the difficulty of assaulting the position.

Later, in The Shattered Sanctuary: Placed in charge of fighting scouts at the Courts of the Morning; trains Janet in revolver shooting and reassures her about the defenses.

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