Triplanetary · Character
Lyman Cleveland
A modest ultra-wave observer who turns out to be the greatest living expert in beam transmission, jury-rigging miracles out of gunny sacks and haywire.
supporting
Also known as Lyman, Cleveland, Mr. Cleveland
First appearance: vii pirates of space
As a supporting figure in Triplanetary, Lyman Cleveland is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Records the destruction of Roger's planetoid with his ultracameras, analyzes wreckage, and discusses the Nevians' iron transformation with Samms and Rodebush.
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With Fred Rodebush (friendship): Fred Rodebush and Lyman Cleveland are close colleagues and friends, working together as scientists or engineers. With Virgil Samms (friendship): Lyman Cleveland and Virgil Samms are…
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Triplanetary and Nevian Key Figures
- Atlantis and Cosmic Mentors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Roger’s cold, cal…
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- Fred Rodebush
friendship · positive
Fred Rodebush and Lyman Cleveland are close colleagues and friends, working together as… How this plays out →
- Virgil Samms
friendship · positive
- Fred Rodebush
friendship · positive
Fred Rodebush and Lyman Cleveland are close colleagues and friends, working together as… How this plays out →
- Fred Rodebush
friendship · positive
Fred Rodebush and Lyman Cleveland are close colleagues and friends, working together as… How this plays out →
- Virgil Samms
friendship · positive
- Virgil Samms
friendship · positive
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