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Harper

A former refinery worker and Jenkins’s second-in-command, Harper is helping defend Mechanical as the stairwell trap is triggered.

Story so far

Harper moves from refinery work into fighting and becomes Jenkins’s second-in-command after Pieter is killed. According to Shirly, the two men disagree over whether to shut off the silo’s power.

After a blast, Harper helps Shirly stand and urges her and Walker to leave. He later confirms that the stairwell has been rigged to explode once the attackers enter. He is beside Jenkins when Shirly returns just before the explosion.

Role

He is Jenkins’s second-in-command in the defense of Mechanical.

Relationships

Jenkins — Harper serves as Jenkins’s second-in-command, although Shirly reports disagreement over cutting power.
Shirly — He helps Shirly after a blast and confirms the stairwell trap to her.
Sources — 8 recorded facts, by chapter
Chapter 55
  • Harper was a refinery worker before becoming a soldier.
  • Harper became Jenkins’s second-in-command after Pieter was killed.
  • Harper eagerly eats Walker’s breakfast after Walker offers it to him.
Chapter 58
  • According to Shirly, Harper and Jenkins disagree over whether to shut off the silo’s power.
Chapter 61
  • Harper helps Shirly stand after the blast.
  • Harper urges Walker and Shirly to leave immediately.
Chapter 68
  • Harper confirms that the stairwell is rigged to explode once the attackers enter.
  • Harper is beside Jenkins when Shirly returns just before the explosion.
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