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Captain Ralph Kinnison

A Triplanetary captain who fights pirates with layered torpedo tactics, coolly gambling that his second shot will make the target a sitting duck for his gunner.

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Also known as Ralph Kinnison, Ralph, Captain Ralph K. Kinnison, Doctor Kinnison, Doctor Ralph K. Kinnison

First appearance: vii pirates of space

As a major figure in Triplanetary, Captain Ralph Kinnison is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A human ancestor of the Kinnison line, whose actions in World War I and later events are part of the Arisian breeding program.

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Character groups

Protagonist
World War I and Triplanetary Officers
Minor Characters and Cosmic Entities
Triplanetary and Nevian Key Figures
Triplanetary Crew and Family

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Thomas Keller
professional · positive
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Thomas Keller have a military or command relationship, with… How this plays out →
Major Moulton
professional · positive
Tugwell
professional · positive
Conway Costigan
professional · positive
Barton
professional · positive
Thomas Keller
professional · positive
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Thomas Keller have a military or command relationship, with… How this plays out →
Major Moulton
professional · positive
Thomas Keller
professional · positive
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Thomas Keller have a military or command relationship, with… How this plays out →
Major Moulton
professional · positive
Tugwell
professional · positive
Conway Costigan
professional · positive
Barton
professional · positive

Thomas Keller
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Thomas Keller have a military or command relationship, with Keller likely serving under Kinnison.
Major Moulton
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Major Moulton have a military chain-of-command relationship, with Moulton as a superior or peer.
Tugwell
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Tugwell have a subordinate or crew relationship, with Tugwell serving under Kinnison's command.
Conway Costigan
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Conway Costigan are fellow officers or operatives, cooperating on missions.
Barton
Barton and Captain Ralph Kinnison have a subordinate or crew relationship, with Barton likely serving under Kinnison.
Thomas Keller
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Thomas Keller have a military or command relationship, with Keller likely serving under Kinnison.
Major Moulton
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Major Moulton have a military chain-of-command relationship, with Moulton as a superior or peer.
Thomas Keller
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Thomas Keller have a military or command relationship, with Keller likely serving under Kinnison.
Major Moulton
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Major Moulton have a military chain-of-command relationship, with Moulton as a superior or peer.
Tugwell
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Tugwell have a subordinate or crew relationship, with Tugwell serving under Kinnison's command.
Conway Costigan
Captain Ralph Kinnison and Conway Costigan are fellow officers or operatives, cooperating on missions.
Barton
Barton and Captain Ralph Kinnison have a subordinate or crew relationship, with Barton likely serving under Kinnison.

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Captain Ralph Kinnison appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Triplanetary
A human ancestor of the Kinnison line, whose actions in World War I and later events are part of the Arisian breeding program.
Book I: Dawn
Mentioned as a pivotal human ancestor in the Arisian plan.
Book II: The World War
Central human protagonist; a Triplanetary officer involved in World War I operations.
1918
The protagonist; an American pilot shot down, wounded, and hospitalized during WWI.
1941
Main protagonist; learns of Pearl Harbor, seeks military service but is rejected, takes a chemistry job, builds the 'Siberians' team, uncovers a fatal defect in mines, and confronts President Black over corruption.
The Super-Ship Is Launched
Commissioner of Public Safety; reports the Nevian attack and coordinates the emergency response.

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