The Survivors · Character
Narth
A Gern officer who argues for the harshest treatment of captured humans, treating mercy as a weakness the Empire cannot afford.
supporting
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As a supporting figure in The Survivors, Narth is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Gern who becomes cooperative during the voyage, secretly arranges an execution, and is allowed access to the transmitter as part of a trap.
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Narth moves among the Gern commanders who board the crippled Constellation, pressing for severity where others might hesitate. His advocacy for brutal measures makes him a face of the Empire's cruelty rather than an…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Core survivors and threats
- Protagonist
- Secondary survivors and allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
John Humbolt’s realization that their civilization has “reached and passed the zenith” and that “the inevitabl…
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- The Gerns
rivalry · negative
Narth and The Gerns are enemies, engaging in a bitter and ongoing feud. How this plays out →
- The Gerns
rivalry · negative
Narth and The Gerns are enemies, engaging in a bitter and ongoing feud. How this plays out →
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