Ramon DB
Names: Ramon DBRammyRamonSenator RamonSenator Ramon DB
First appears in Book 1: Pandora's Star, chapter 18 (SEVENTEEN)
Appearances
What you know
Book 1: Pandora's Star
- Ch 18Ramon is the senator for Buta and leader of the African caucus. He was Justine's husband for twelve years, eight decades ago, and has heart trouble from overweight.
- Ch 18Ramon is Justine's ex-husband and Thompson's ex-brother-in-law, a senator expected to help swing the African caucus; he dislikes Chairwoman Gall.
- Ch 18Ramon is Justine's ex-husband and a leading DRNG senator who is holding out for more concessions on the agency.
- Ch 18Ramon proposed parallel development: keep building the first five scoutships at Anshun while High Angel shipyards are built, easing the move.
- Ch 24Ramon DB helped Justine at Senate Hall and is due rejuvenation in a year.
Book 2: Judas Unchained
- Ch 3Senator who raises the refugee and displacement crisis; he looks unwell, sweating, swollen and heavy, and Justine is fond of him.
- Ch 6Ramon produced the parallel development idea that moved starship production to the High Angel; its true originator may be Patricia.
- Ch 7Ramon, an African caucus senator and Justine's old lover, supports her vote and suggests she call Crispin, who was never a Halgarth man.
- Ch 8Ramon, leader of the African caucus, is skeptical of the Starflyer and the Guardians, suspecting Justine's grief makes her vulnerable to cult-like manipulation.
- Ch 8Ramon will only consider helping Justine if she provides absolute proof, and makes her promise to see a grief counselor if none appears.
- Ch 8Ramon suffers a second heart attack and must undergo rejuvenation, which will take eighteen months.
- Ch 8Ramon warns Justine that Toniea Gall is no ally, wants the presidency and will avoid controversy; he advises her to go to Crispin, a wily old swine.
Connections
- family ofJustine Burnelliex-husband; they share a great-grandchild, Abby
- friend ofJustine Burnelli
- partner ofJustine Burnelliformer spouses, married eighty years ago
- related toMitchanchief aide
- related toToniea Gallsuccessor as African caucus head
Key moments
- Book 1 · Ch 18Guests arrive at Sorbonne Wood
Justine greets arriving guests for a discreet weekend of political horse trading over the new starflight agency and the upcoming Doi campaign, including Gore, Campbell, Patricia, Gerhard, Larry, Goldreich and Ramon.
- Book 1 · Ch 18Isabella seduces Ramon
Isabella goes to Ramon's lodge and sleeps with him; next morning Ramon proposes parallel development to move the agency to High Angel.
- Book 2 · Ch 3First War Cabinet meeting
Meeting in Washington's Senate Hall, the War Cabinet hears Kime's assessment of the Prime assault and unanimously approves his three-stage strategy, with the Seattle Project noted as stage four.
- Book 2 · Ch 3Justine speaks with Ramon
After the meeting Justine and Ramon talk privately about his poor health and the LA Galactic killing. She withholds news of the Starflyer, then approaches Kime.
- Book 2 · Ch 6Meeting at Justine's apartment
Paula, Justine and Gore share findings on the Mars data and Isabella Halgarth, and discuss approaching Ramon DB as an ally.
- Book 2 · Ch 7Justine probes Ramon
After a committee ambush by Valetta Halgarth, Justine questions Ramon about the origins of the navy deal and then warns Paula Myo of the vote.
- Book 2 · Ch 8Justine seeks Ramon's advice
Justine tells Ramon she is pregnant and that the Starflyer killed her lover. He is skeptical but promises to judge proof if she gets it, extracting a promise she'll seek counseling otherwise.
- Book 2 · Ch 8Ramon's heart attack
Ramon collapses after Justine leaves. Paramedics sedate him for rejuvenation; he warns her about Toniea Gall and directs her to Crispin.