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Jack Ryan

This character is an analyst for the CIA who lives in London with his wife and children and has training in economics and history.

Ramius

This character was born and raised in Lithuania under the occupation of the Soviets and has always had a problematic relationship to the Soviet system.

The President

This character is not named in the novel and previously worked as a trial lawyer and is very skilled in playing the diplomatic role.

Jones

This character is a computer specialist who enjoys classical music. He joined the Navy and spends three years learning sonar equipment.

Mancuso

This character is the young captain of the USS Dallas who tracks the Red October.

Vice Admiral Greer

This character is one of the highest-ranking members of the CIA and has access to top-secret information.

CARDINAL

This is is the code name of a high placed spy...

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