Thompson
Names: ThompsonTommyThompson Burnelli
First appears in Book 1: Pandora's Star, chapter 18 (SEVENTEEN)
Appearances
What you know
Book 1: Pandora's Star
- Ch 22Thompson cannot get approval to inspect all cargo going to Far Away, despite asking Patricia Kantil; he suspects someone is lobbying the executive office against it.
- Ch 22Thompson does not know who opposes him but promises Paula he will find out.
Book 2: Judas Unchained
- Ch 2Thompson was Justine's brother and Gore's son; he rammed through cargo inspections for Far Away and was killed by the same assassin as Kazimir.
- Ch 3Was killed by the same person who killed the boy at LA Galactic; Justine inherited his office staff.
- Ch 8Thompson was killed because he interfered with transport arrangements to Far Away; his murder remains unsolved.
Connections
- family ofGore Burnellison
- family ofJustine Burnellibrother
Key moments
- Book 1 · Ch 18Family meeting before the evening
Gore, Justine and Thompson meet in the library before the evening's negotiations. Gore tasks them with anticipating problems among the guests.
- Book 1 · Ch 18Gerhard Utreth negotiates New Germany's price
Thompson walks with Gerhard in the woods; the DRNG will back Doi and the agency if it gets planetary fortification contracts.
- Book 1 · Ch 18Sheldon agrees to back Doi
Gore tells Patricia the key is Sheldon money, and Campbell later confirms Sheldon backing for Doi in exchange for billions for the agency's first budget. Burnellis then plan to move the agency base to High Angel.
- Book 1 · Ch 22Thompson reveals blocked inspections
Thompson tells Paula his request to inspect all Far Away cargo has stalled in the executive office, suggesting someone is lobbying against it.
- Book 2 · Ch 2Suspicion of Nigel Sheldon
Paula tells Justine and Gore that Thompson learned Nigel Sheldon blocked cargo inspections. They resolve that Justine will find Thompson's source and Gore will build a resistance network.