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books character. For the TV incarnation, see Jules-Pierre Mao (TV).
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Jules-Pierre Mao is one of the owners of Mao-Kwikowski Mercantile, and also owns shares in Star Helix Security. He is one of the richest and most influential men of the Sol system.
He is the husband of Ariadne Mao, and together they have several children: Juliette Andromeda, Clarissa Melpomene, Petyr, and the twins Michael and Anthea.
Appearance[]
Mao is a handsome man with startling blue eyes. Middle-aged, he has a receding hairline that he chooses not to modify by medical therapies, giving him a dignified look.
History[]
He operates out of Mao Station in Luna's orbit, and has his own yacht, the Guanshiyin.
Eros Incident[]
- Main article: Eros incident (Books)
 “Welcome to the future” — Spoilers for Leviathan Wakes follow.
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Because his company was one of Protogen's major suppliers prior to the Eros incident, Mao and his wife were eager to recover their daughter Julie, who had become estranged and left Luna for the Belt to join the OPA, to save her from the war. Mao used his power and status as a shareholder in Star Helix Security to make them find her, kidnap her and send her back to Mao Station. This job fell on Captain Shaddid, head of the police force on Ceres, where Julie lived. She put Detective Miller on the case, who was ultimately unsuccessful.
During the aftermath of the Eros incident, Mao and his company argued they didn't know what their equipment was used for, and no evidence was found to implicate them.
Ganymede Incident[]
- Main article: Ganymede incident (Books)
| “We are not alone” — Spoilers for Caliban's War follow.
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After the Ganymede incident, Jules-Pierre has a meeting with the United Nations Assistant Undersecretary of Executive Administration, Chrisjen Avasarala. During the meeting, Avasarala tries to pry any information about Venus he may have left out of the hearings of Protogen, but he denies giving a calm sense of professionalism.
After James Holden discovered that the United Nations worked with Mao-Kwikowski Mercantile in creating the human-protomolecule hybrids, Mao was convicted and sent to prison.
The Ring[]
| “Break on through” — Spoilers for Abaddon's Gate follow.
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Jules is incarcerated in an anonymous prison, and barred from speaking with anyone but his lawyer. His daughter Clarissa Mao vowed to avenge him by destroying Holden.
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