Barton (The Cold Equations)

Barton was an astronaut of the 22nd century. As an EDS pilot serving aboard the hyperspace cruiser Stardust, Barton was ordered to pilot the Emergency Dispatch Ship 34GII to the planet Woden to deliver desperately needed vaccines to a research facility. Unfortunately, Marilyn Lee Cross had stowed aboard the ship, forcing Barton into a moral dilemma. With no alternative, Barton and Cross agreed that she would have to be ejected into space to prevent the ship from being to encumbered to land on Woden.
== Weapons and Abilities ==
=== Armaments ===
* Blaster: Barton carried a blaster that could be used against stowaways. (PROSE: The Cold Equations)
== Notes ==
=== Behind the Scenes ===
* Barton was created by American author Tom Godwin.Astounding Stories #13: “The Cold Equations” - Alec Nevala-Lee - 6 July 2016 - Retrieved 29 July 2023
== Appearances ==
* The Cold Equations (first and final appearance)
== References ==
Category:Humans
Category:Heroes
Category:Murderers
Category:Astronauts
Category:Interstellar travellers
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