Sixth Column
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Sixth Column is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, originally serialized in 1941, that depicts a small group of American scientists using advanced technology to resist an oppressive Asian invader.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Sixth Column canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8491696 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sixth Column Context triple: [Gnome Press, publishedWork, Sixth Column]
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A.
Order of Vigilance
The Order of Vigilance, also known as the Order of the White Falcon, is a chivalric-style organization characterized by ideals of watchfulness, protection, and noble guardianship.
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B.
Red Squad
Red Squad is one of the competing improv comedy teams featured on the MTV/VH1 sketch and rap battle show "Wild 'N Out."
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C.
Gandhi Brigade
Gandhi Brigade was a military unit of the Indian National Army that fought against British colonial rule during World War II.
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D.
Cobra Organization
Cobra Organization is a ruthless terrorist group and primary antagonist faction in the G.I. Joe franchise, led by the villainous Cobra Commander in its quest for global domination.
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E.
Tigers Militia
The Tigers Militia was a prominent right-wing Christian Lebanese militia associated with the Kataeb Party that played a significant role in the Lebanese Civil War.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sixth Column Target entity description: Sixth Column is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, originally serialized in 1941, that depicts a small group of American scientists using advanced technology to resist an oppressive Asian invader.
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A.
Order of Vigilance
The Order of Vigilance, also known as the Order of the White Falcon, is a chivalric-style organization characterized by ideals of watchfulness, protection, and noble guardianship.
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B.
Red Squad
Red Squad is one of the competing improv comedy teams featured on the MTV/VH1 sketch and rap battle show "Wild 'N Out."
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C.
Gandhi Brigade
Gandhi Brigade was a military unit of the Indian National Army that fought against British colonial rule during World War II.
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D.
Cobra Organization
Cobra Organization is a ruthless terrorist group and primary antagonist faction in the G.I. Joe franchise, led by the villainous Cobra Commander in its quest for global domination.
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E.
Tigers Militia
The Tigers Militia was a prominent right-wing Christian Lebanese militia associated with the Kataeb Party that played a significant role in the Lebanese Civil War.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | science fiction novel ⓘ |
| alternativeTitle | The Day After Tomorrow ⓘ |
| author | Robert A. Heinlein ⓘ |
| authorGender | male ⓘ |
| authorNationality | American ⓘ |
| centralTheme |
advanced technology as a weapon
ⓘ
military strategy ⓘ racism and xenophobia ⓘ resistance against occupation ⓘ |
| containsElement |
clandestine resistance movement
ⓘ
occupation government ⓘ super-science technology ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| featuresAntagonist | Asian invader empire ⓘ |
| featuresGroup | small group of American scientists ⓘ |
| firstPublicationFormat | serialized novel ⓘ |
| firstPublishedIn | Astounding Science Fiction ⓘ |
| genre |
military science fiction
ⓘ
science fiction ⓘ |
| hasConflictType |
occupation and resistance
ⓘ
technological asymmetry ⓘ |
| hasFictionalOrganization | secret scientific resistance group ⓘ |
| hasFictionalTechnology | race-selective weapon systems ⓘ |
| hasMoralQuestion | ethical use of genocidal technology ⓘ |
| hasRevisedBookEdition | The Day After Tomorrow ⓘ |
| hasSettingType | dystopian occupied America ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
cultural conflict
ⓘ
patriotism ⓘ religion as a tool of resistance ⓘ |
| influencedBy | contemporary fears of Asian expansionism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | novel ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | Golden Age of Science Fiction ⓘ |
| magazineEditorAtTimeOfSerialization |
John W. Campbell
ⓘ
linked to:
John W. Campbell Jr.
|
| narrativePerspective | third-person narrative ⓘ |
| notableFor |
controversial racial depictions
ⓘ
depiction of high-technology guerrilla warfare ⓘ |
| originalMedium | science fiction magazine ⓘ |
| originalPublicationYear | 1941 ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Sixth Column ⓘ |
| partOfAuthorCareerPhase | early Heinlein works ⓘ |
| periodOfWriting | World War II era ⓘ |
| plotSummary | A small group of American scientists use advanced technology to resist an oppressive Asian invader occupying the United States. ⓘ |
| publicationDecade | 1940s ⓘ |
| setting | future United States ⓘ |
| targetAudience | adult readers ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfFictionalEvents | near future relative to 1941 ⓘ |
| workType | pulp-era science fiction ⓘ |
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Subject: Sixth Column Description of subject: Sixth Column is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, originally serialized in 1941, that depicts a small group of American scientists using advanced technology to resist an oppressive Asian invader.
Referenced by (2)
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