# Dr. James Ruthven — The Defiant Agents character guide

> Dr. James Ruthven in The Defiant Agents by Andre Norton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ruthven, Dr. Ruthven

**First appearance:** 0001-the-defiant-agents

## Who they are

A scientist involved in the Topaz project, often skeptical.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/i)

Pushes for rapid action, dismissing overcaution, and is expected to win approval for the accelerated program with Waldour's report.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_defiant_agents_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as someone who could explain Travis's chaotic mental state.

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