# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Mack Reynolds.

- [Joseph Mauser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_mauser.md): A celebrated mercenary and central protagonist navigating complex political conflicts.
- [Lawrence Woolford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/lawrence_woolford.md): A key figure in the mercenary world, often involved with Mauser's missions.
- [Ronny Bronston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/ronny_bronston.md): A recurring character and operative in the interstellar political arena.
- [Henry Kuran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/henry_kuran.md): A combat-hardened soldier and ally in various military engagements.
- [Don Mathers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/don_mathers.md): A decorated soldier whose actions are central to several storylines.
- [Ilya Simonov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/ilya_simonov.md): A high-ranking Soviet officer involved in strategic operations.
- [Nadine Haer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/nadine_haer.md): A scientist and member of the influential Haer family.
- [Paul Koslov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/paul_koslov.md): A revolutionary figure driving political upheaval.
- [Simon Pond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/simon_pond.md): A pilot and recurring character in spacefaring adventures.
- [Donald Crowley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/donald_crowley.md): A character involved in various conflicts and schemes.
- [Joseph Salviati-Prantera](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_salviati_prantera.md): A businessman and political player in the interstellar setting.
- [Johnny McCord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/johnny_mccord.md): A soldier and member of the McCord family with military ties.
- [Max Mainz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/max_mainz.md): A private in the military, often seen in combat scenarios.
- [Martha O'Gara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/martha_ogara.md): A female character with a role in personal and political dynamics.
- [Joseph Chessman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/joseph_chessman.md): A character involved in the mercenary and political landscape.
- [Calvin Mulloy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/calvin_mulloy.md): A narrator or focal character in certain segments of the book.
- [Amschel Mayer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/amschel_mayer.md): A member of the powerful Mayer family with financial influence.
- [Freddy Soligen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/freddy_soligen.md): A character with ties to the Soligen family and military affairs.
- [Ross Wooley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/ross_wooley.md): A character appearing in various narrative threads.
- [Jerome Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/jerome_kennedy.md): A technician and operative in the story's universe.
- [Barry Watson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/barry_watson.md): A character often described as lanky, involved in events.
- [Frank Tracy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/frank_tracy.md): A character who appears in surprising situations.
- [George Armstrong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/george_armstrong.md): A general with a history of involvement in labor conflicts.
- [Balt Haer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/balt_haer.md): A baron and member of the Haer family, often in political roles.
- [Lee Chang Chu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/lee_chang_chu.md): A character known as the Tog, involved in various plots.
- [Thomas Paine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/thomas_paine.md): A character sharing a name with the historical figure, active in story.
- [Steve Hackett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/steve_hackett.md): A character appearing in various narrative contexts.
- [Leonid Plekhanov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/leonid_plekhanov.md): A doctor and scientist involved in the story's events.
- [Frederick Braun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/frederick_braun.md): A doctor and scientist with a role in the narrative.
- [Suzi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/suzi.md): A female character with a presence in the story.
- [Stonewall Cogswell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/stonewall_cogswell.md): A marshal and authority figure in certain storylines.
- [LaVerne Polk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/laverne_polk.md): A character with a role in the story's events.
- [Henry Stevenson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/henry_stevenson.md): A character involved in various subplots.
- [Markham Gray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/markham_gray.md): A character with a presence in the story.
- [Lawrence Demming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/lawrence_demming.md): A character appearing in various contexts.
- [Ross Metaxa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/ross_metaxa.md): A character involved in the story's events.
- [Char Moore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/char_moore.md): A female character with a role in the narrative.
- [Dameri Tass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/dameri_tass.md): A character with a limited but distinct presence.
- [Leonid Shvernik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/leonid_shvernik.md): A character involved in political or military affairs.
- [Phil Mooney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/phil_mooney.md): A war hero with a role in the narrative.
- [Hélène Desage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/helene_desage.md): A French woman with a role in the narrative.
- [James Donlevy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/james_donlevy.md): A character appearing in various contexts.
- [Peter Voss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/peter_voss.md): A professor and scientist involved in events.
- [Pierre Marimbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/pierre_marimbert.md): A French character with a role in the story.
- [Baren Darl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/baren_darl.md): A character appearing in various contexts.
- [Lofting Gubelin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/lofting_gubelin.md): An academician with a role in the narrative.
- [Martin Gunther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/martin_gunther.md): A technician involved in the story's events.
- [Ana Furtseva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/ana_furtseva.md): A female character with a presence in the story.
- [Samuel Soligen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/samuel_soligen.md): A member of the Soligen family, often in military contexts.
- [Khan Reif](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/khan_reif.md): A khan and leader in the interstellar setting.
- [Bela Kossuth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/bela_kossuth.md): A lieutenant colonel with a role in military operations.
- [Betsy Hughes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/betsy_hughes.md): A female character appearing in the narrative.
- [Kliment Blagonravov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/kliment_blagonravov.md): A minister involved in political affairs.
- [Vivian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/vivian.md): A female character with a presence in the narrative.
- [Dian Fuller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/dian_fuller.md): A female character appearing in the story.
- [Susan Self](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/susan_self.md): A character with a role in the narrative.
- [Catherina Panova](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/catherina_panova.md): A female character with a limited presence.
- [Walter Foster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/walter_foster.md): A character appearing in various contexts.
- [Paul Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/paul_warren.md): A lieutenant colonel with a role in military affairs.
- [Vovo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/vovo.md): A character with a limited but distinct presence.
- [Peter MacDonald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/peter_macdonald.md): A corpulent character with a role in the story.
- [Frank Hodgson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/frank_hodgson.md): A character with a presence in the story.
- [Dick Hawkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/dick_hawkins.md): A character appearing in various contexts.
- [Tim Casey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/tim_casey.md): A character with a role in the narrative.
- [Pierre Duclos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_36_se/characters/pierre_duclos.md): A French character appearing in the story.

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