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Herr Gaudian

A German engineer who becomes an ally.

minor

Also known as Gaudian

First appearance: How a German Engineer Found Strange Fishing

Herr Gaudian shows up with force in How a German Engineer Found Strange Fishing. The page is where that presence becomes real.

German engineer and ally; assists Hannay in surveillance and shares his pessimistic views on Germany's future.
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In How a German Engineer Found Strange Fishing: German engineer and ally; assists Hannay in surveillance and shares his pessimistic views on Germany's future. Later, in XII: I Return to Servitude: Assists Hannay in…

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JMJune MercotTGTom GreensladeLHLady HannayDNDr. NewhoverDMDominick MedinaHGHerr Gaudian

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and associates
  • Core allies and family
  • Hostages and female figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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