The Mucker · Character

Skipper Simms

The blustering captain of the Halfmoon who helps engineer Barbara Harding's abduction, then loses his ship and his authority in a single disastrous voyage.

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Also known as Simms, the Halfmoon Skipper Simms

First appearance: Shanghaied

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With Billy Byrne (rivalry): Billy and Skipper Simms are adversaries, possibly due to conflicting interests or authority struggles. With Billy Byrne (rivalry): Billy and Skipper Simms are adversaries, possibly due to…

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Rivalry
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Character groups

Halfmoon Crew & Mexican Bandits
Main Love Triangle & Villains
Protagonist

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Billy Byrne
rivalry · negative
Billy Byrne
rivalry · negative
Billy Byrne
rivalry · negative

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Shanghaied
The captain of the Halfmoon who brutally disciplines Billy with beatings and starvation, and is involved in a secret conversation with the passenger.
III: The Conspiracy
Witnesses the note exchange from the Halfmoon; is part of the original conspiracy but is being cut out by Theriere.
IV: Piracy
Leads the pirate boarding party; orders restraint on Barbara.
Larry Divine Unmasked
Heard in conversation with Divine, discussing the disabling of the Lotus and ransom plans.
VI: The Mucker at Bay
Attempts to organize a crew to capture Byrne but fails due to the crew's cowardice; accepts Theriere's help.
The Typhoon
Summons Theriere aft, interrupting a tense moment with Billy.
VIII: The Wreck of the Halfmoon
Deserts the wheel in panic, running and shrieking for help as the ship nears the rocks.
IX: Oda Yorimoto
Blames Theriere for the ship's loss and attempts to assert authority, but is outmaneuvered.

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