# Dronvire — First Lensman character guide

> Dronvire in First Lensman by E. E. Smith.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Rigel Four, Dronvire, Lensman Dronvire of Rigel Four, Rigel

**First appearance:** 0014-xiii

## Who they are

A Rigellian Lensman whose alien mind outmatches human analysts, he stands at Samms's shoulder turning scattered clues into patterns the Patrol can act on.

## Relationships

### [Virgil Samms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgil_samms)

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Dronvire is an alien ally who provides crucial technological and strategic support to Virgil.

### [Virgil Samms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgil_samms)

_professional_

Dronvire is an alien ally who provides crucial technological and strategic support to Virgil.

### [Virgil Samms](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgil_samms)

_professional_

Dronvire is an alien ally who provides crucial technological and strategic support to Virgil.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/v)

Rigellian professor of sociology, identified as Lensman-grade; accepts Samms' commission to go to Arisia and select other candidates.

### [Chapter VIII: The Interview and the Investigation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/viii)

Lensman of Rigel Four; stands behind Samms and helps him think during the investigation.

### [Chapter XI: The Zabriskan Relay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xi)

Rigellian Lensman; reports worsening thionite correlation and disappearance of link to Spaceways vessels.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/first_lensman_se/chapters/xii)

Assigned with Conway Costigan to attack the right wing pirate.

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