A scientist who was on-site during the 1987 East German experiment that created the parallel Alpha and Prime worlds. He met his counterpart and began studying how the initially identical Earths diverged over time.
Yanek shifts from mentor to investigator, scrutinizing Howard's history and loyalties.
Yanek's authority challenges Clare's loyalty during OI political shifts.
Both face internal investigations as OI leadership tightens control.
Despite institutional barriers, both characters share private moments discussing the moral weight of their discoveries and the cost of loyalty.
Yanek functions as a meta-narrative chronicler, recording the structural changes of the parallel worlds for future reference.
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