Dr. Friland
Names: Dr. FrilandDr. Justin Friland
First appears in Book 2: Judas Unchained, chapter 4 (Chapter 4)
Appearances
B1
B2
What you know
Book 2: Judas Unchained
- Ch 4Dr. Friland is a tall Barsoomian whose face is hidden by a distortion field; he delivered bioprocessors to the clans and has stayed in Armstrong City.
- Ch 4Dr. Friland detected a machine 'presence' in the city net that did not come through the gateway, and suspects it is observing the city.
- Ch 4Dr. Friland was born on Earth before Sheldon and Isaacs opened their first wormhole, making him extremely old.
- Ch 4Dr. Friland is a Barsoomian who sometimes works with Stig; he warns Mellanie to question her non-human ally's motives and cites Caesar's betrayal.
- Ch 19Dr. Friland, a Barsoomian, says his people are watching Highway One and will help where practical; he insists a Raiel on Far Away must not come to harm.
Connections
- ally ofStig McSobel
- member ofBarsoomians
Key moments
- Book 2 · Ch 4Stig learns of the presence in the net
Stig bribes the barkeeper and learns of Mellanie's request. Dr. Friland senses a machine presence in the city net, and Stig concludes Mellanie sent it.
- Book 2 · Ch 4Mellanie meets the Guardians
At Franico's, Mellanie and Dudley meet Stig and Dr. Friland, seeking Guardian cooperation against the Starflyer. Stig gives her a onetime contact address and they depart for the Commonwealth.
- Book 2 · Ch 19Control center readies for the storm
Samantha checks Andria's control center, runs simulations with Martian data, and asks Dr. Friland about Barsoomian help for Johansson.