Decided
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He was promoted to Colonel in 1963, but the Soviet government decided to keep him away from space flights so that the hero would not die in an accident.
Source: Useful Notes / Yuri Gagarin - A Red Shirt was promoted by fans to Ensemble Dark Horse after the forum decided to name him "That Guy with a Halberd".
Source: Fan Nickname / Web Comics -
Promoted to Love Interest: After Josella was removed from the 1962 movie version for God knows what reason, they decided to replace her role in the story with Durrant of all people!
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