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Admiral James Sandecker
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Dirk Pitt
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Dr. Gene Seagram
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Dana Archibald
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John Bigalow
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Captain Prevlov
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Master Chief Vinnie Walker
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Captain Joe Burke
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Admiral Kemper
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Marganin
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Robert Broyles
Willis
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CIA Director Nicholson
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Bohannon
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General Dale Busby
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Soviet Ambassador Antonov
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Spence
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Dr. Silverstein
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Sarah Martindale
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Lieutenant Northacker
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