The Dean is an authority at Grace Bible Seminary who oversees the proposed endorsement of Russell Carlisle's manuscript. When Norris Anderson objects, the Dean refuses to approve the book without a unanimous vote and requires Norris and Russell to resolve their disagreement before the decision can proceed.
Josh Gilliam is a designer and passenger who is initially worried that Starflight's engines cannot be controlled from the ground. He is sent to Columbia to help solve the crisis, discovers a universal docking tunnel, and develops plans using a repurposed fuel tank and shuttle-assisted reentry. Nancy Gilliam reminds him of the tank, while Captain Cody Briggs relies on his technical ideas.
Steve's fellow trader who enjoys being single and actively pursues women. He encourages Steve to re-enter the dating scene, initially leading to disastrous results for both men.
David's grandfather gives him a meteorite when David is a boy, telling him that it came from another world. He encourages David's curiosity about the stars, helping establish the early interest in space that later connects to David's work at the observatory.
One of the retirees who helps Matt after his ambush. Provides the couple with the apartment and a loan, while secretly participating in the group's life-extending killings.
Blaine Mitchell is suspected by Steve and Kelly of rigging the state’s mainframe so lottery results will match account numbers connected to stolen funds. Their theory is that the scheme could replace embezzled money before a state audit and help Mitchell pursue political power. The provided plot does not reveal the outcome.
Hal Linden has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Daddy Day Camp Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Barney Miller, Time Changer, The Other Woman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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