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: The ruler of the Tranquillity habitat, which orbits a mysterious alien archaeological site called the Ruin Ring. Hamilton, Peter F - The Reality Dysfunction
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: The traditionalist majority who use mechanical technologies, such as neural nanonics and cybernetic implants. Hamilton, Peter F - The Reality Dysfunction