The Titan · Character
General Van Sickle
Old military figure and political associate of Cowperwood.
minor
Also known as Van Sickle, old General Van Sickle, General Van Sickle, Judson P. Van Sickle
First appearance: xxxv a political agreement
General Van Sickle shows up with force in Now This Is Fighting. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A corrupt former Civil War general hired as a go-between; he describes the venality of suburban councils and agrees to work with Sippens.
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In Now This Is Fighting: A corrupt former Civil War general hired as a go-between; he describes the venality of suburban councils and agrees to work with Sippens. Later, in A New Retainer: Helped secure a letter of…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Public Relations and Military Allies
- Cowperwood's Inner Circle
- Extended Social and Business Network
- Political Allies and Adversaries
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