The Stainless Steel Rat · Character
President Ferraro
President of a planet, involved in political intrigue.
minor
Also known as Ferraro
First appearance: iv
President Ferraro's tie to Rocca is one of the pressures that moves The Stainless Steel Rat—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Interrogated by Jim, revealed to be ignorant of the battleship, but involved in other corrupt activities.
President Ferraro first appears in 0005 iv.
With Rocca (professional): President Ferraro relies on Rocca as a trusted subordinate or enforcer in political matters. With Pepe Nero (professional): Pepe Nero and President Ferraro have a formal relationship, likely as agent and political figure.
In V: Interrogated by Jim, revealed to be ignorant of the battleship, but involved in other corrupt activities.
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Relationship types
- Professional
Character groups
- Political and criminal figures
- Antagonists and allies
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Rocca
professional · positive
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- Pepe Nero
professional · ambivalent
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