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Triplanetary · Chapter

Eddore explained

The All-Highest of the Eddorians convenes the Innermost Circle to review the Great Plan, noting that four planets in the other galaxy—Sol III, Rigel IV, Velantia III, and Palain VII—are not being controlled properly.

What happens

The All-Highest of the Eddorians convenes the Innermost Circle to review the Great Plan, noting that four planets in the other galaxy—Sol III, Rigel IV, Velantia III, and Palain VII—are not being controlled properly. Gharlane, Master Number Two, is assigned to personally take over Sol III and handle the other three worlds alone, using mental force as needed.

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Themes in this chapter

Characters to notice

  • Gharlane of Eddore

    Master Number Two, assigned to assume control of Sol III and the other three troublesome planets.

Key passages

  • “Members of the Innermost Circle, wherever you are and whatever you may be doing, tune in!”

    The All-Highest calls all members of the Innermost Circle to attention.

    Opening broadcast summoning the Eddorian leadership.

  • “Gharlane, as Master Number Two, you will assume control of Sol III immediately.”

    Gharlane is ordered to take direct command of Earth.

    Assignment of Gharlane to handle the Earth situation.

Triplanetary — Eddore Explained