What does Brigadier-General Sean Courtney like to do that is unlike others of his rank and station, and why does he do it?

Who is Michael Courtney to Sean publicly, and privately? How does this tie in with the greatest disappointment in Sean's life?

Mark Anders is employed by the army several times. What is his specialty, and what costs does he suffer as a direct result?

Mark goes to Chaka's Gate more than once. What are his reasons each time?

Why is Dirk estranged from Sean? What past act can Sean not forgive and what future plan will Sean devote all of his strengths and power to preventing?

How does Dirk,as a nineteen-year-old boy, manage to make himself a million pounds, and use it to buy a bank? What impact does this have on Ronald Pye and Dennis Petersen?

What do Dressel...