Ed Cutler

Ed Cutler is a rather gung-ho jingoistic captain in the United States Navy who is utterly unsuited for any task involving tact, diplomacy or a subtle approach. Unfortunately he ends up on a hearts-and-minds mission in the Long Earth. Admiral Davidson admits he's an idiot and requests Maggie Kauffman to keep an eye on him and ensure he doesn't do anything irretrievably stupid. Alas...