The ship's chaplain who is secretly a German operative named Ernst Tilbach. Believing his actions are legal under the articles of war, he sabotages the Britannic to sink it, inciting a mutiny among Irish stokers. He engages in a romantic affair with Vera before she discovers his identity. After causing a fatal explosion in the engine room, he helps save Lady Lewis's son before being trapped, escaping with Vera, and ultimately committing suicide as the ship sinks.
Vera and Reynolds develop a secret romantic affair despite opposing missions.
Reynolds serves as the ship's chaplain under Captain Barrett's command.
Townsend holds rank over the ship's chaplain, Reynolds.
Reynolds poses as Lady Lewis's spiritual advisor aboard the ship.
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