Jeddak of Zodanga who proposes a ceasefire by marrying the Princess of Helium. Armed with a special weapon from Matai Shang, he attempts to claim Dejah Thoris. His forces are defeated by Carter's Thark army, and he is killed during the final assault on Helium.
Sab Than is the political and military rival seeking to control Barsoom through marriage and war.
Dejah is forced into a political engagement with Sab Than to end the thousand-year war.
Shang provides Sab Than with advanced weaponry and political backing to rule Barsoom.
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