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Hough

A minor agent or technician on the Topaz mission.

minor

First appearance: I

Hough shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Ashe is sent to contact him in New York to counter Ruthven's moves before the council.
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KAKelgarries AsheJIJil-LeeTFTravis FoxBUBuckTRThis RedHOHough

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Cultural and Mythological Figures
  • Earth Project Personnel
  • Topaz Mission Agents
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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