Antagonist and former Kepler resident leading a hostile group. He claims to educate the Muds children but secretly hoards women for breeding purposes. He manipulates Blake's father's legacy, uses a biometer to falsify fertility data via his son Neil, and attempts to force Kepler colonists back to Earth until Blake kills him.
Blake ultimately sides with the Muds and kills Gibson during their final struggle.
Gibson leads the hostile group, imprisons Blake, and attempts to use fertility data to support the forced return of Kepler colonists.
Their conflict reflects opposing visions for Earth's future.
Gibson keeps Blake's father locked away because he sided with the Muds and opposed Kepler's return to Earth.
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