# Morey — Invaders from the Infinite character guide > Morey in Invaders from the Infinite by John W. Campbell. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Swiftly Morey, First Morey **First appearance:** 0000-i-invaders ## Snapshot Arcot's meticulous partner, whose engineering caution and financial muscle keep the Ancient Mariner flying when brilliance alone would leave it grounded. ## Who they are Morey handles logistics, power systems, and the unglamorous arithmetic of interstellar war, checking manifests and worrying over the last tube in a ray-power bank. He is the counterweight to Arcot's daring, fretting that a superior enemy tube could mean annihilation for the whole crew. His pragmatism and private fortune make the expedition possible, and his skepticism keeps its architects honest. ## Relationships ### [Arcot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/arcot) _friendship_ Arcot and Morey are close friends and scientific collaborators, frequently working together on interstellar challenges. ### [Wade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/wade) _friendship_ Morey and Wade are trusted friends and teammates, often supporting each other in scientific and combat situations. ### [Zezdon Afthen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/zezdon_afthen) _friendship_ Morey and Zezdon Afthen share a respectful friendship, often collaborating on technical and strategic matters. ### [Torlos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/torlos) _friendship_ Morey and Torlos are dependable friends and allies, working together in high-stakes situations. ### [Arcot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/arcot) _friendship_ Arcot and Morey are close friends and scientific collaborators, frequently working together on interstellar challenges. ### [Arcot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/arcot) _friendship_ Arcot and Morey are close friends and scientific collaborators, frequently working together on interstellar challenges. ### [Zezdon Afthen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/zezdon_afthen) _friendship_ Morey and Zezdon Afthen share a respectful friendship, often collaborating on technical and strategic matters. ### [Zezdon Afthen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/zezdon_afthen) _friendship_ Morey and Zezdon Afthen share a respectful friendship, often collaborating on technical and strategic matters. ### [Wade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/wade) _friendship_ Morey and Wade are trusted friends and teammates, often supporting each other in scientific and combat situations. ### [Wade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/wade) _friendship_ Morey and Wade are trusted friends and teammates, often supporting each other in scientific and combat situations. ## In the story ### [II: Canine People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/ii-canine-people) Assists Arcot in the ray shield demonstration; notes the dog-like features of the visitors. ### [III: A Quarter of a Million Light Years](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/iii-a-quarter-of-a-million-light-years) Reveals Earth's advanced capabilities and suggests forming an alliance with the Sirians against the Thessians. ### [IV: The First Move](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/iv-the-first-move) Explains the power coils and energy systems; oversees final preparations. ### [V: Ortol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/v-ortol) Explains ship operations, operates telectroscope, and assists in power room during battle. ### [VI: The Second Move](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/vi-the-second-move) Works with Arcot and Wade to teach the Ortolians; sleeps to catch up on rest during the journey. ### [World 3769–37,478,326,894,6, Talso](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/vii-world-3769-37-478-326-894-6-talso) Promises Ortol's survival; works on time fields; engages in battle with molecular rays; leads first contact with the Talsonians and offers them power. ### [VIII: Undefeatable or Uncontrollable?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/viii-undefeatable-or-uncontrollable) Suggests investigating the power lines and demonstrates the generator's power by having Arcot create an air arc. ### [IX: The Irresistible and the Immovable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/ix-the-irresistible-and-the-immovable) Assists Arcot in understanding and replicating the artificial matter apparatus, contributing to the rapid development. ### [X: Improvements and Calculations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/x-improvements-and-calculations) Operates the magnetic beam and artificial matter apparatus during the battle, and oversees ground crew servicing the Ancient Mariner. ### [Write Off the Magnet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xi-write-off-the-magnet) Assists in the power room and discusses next steps after the battle. ### [XII: Sirius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xii-sirius) Assists in the staged attack by creating the fake Thessian ship and operates the artificial matter controls. ### [Attacked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xiii-attacked) Assesses damage, fetches coffee, and assists in repairs. ### [Intergalactic Space](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xiv-intergalactic-space) Assists Arcot with calculations and is present during the landing in Neolithic Egypt. ### [All-Powerful Gods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xv-all-powerful-gods) Demonstrates superhuman strength by throwing a boulder and tossing a peasant, is humorously called Hercules by Wade, and reflects on how they became gods in ancient myth. ### [Home Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xvi-home-again) Accompanies Arcot back to Earth and participates in the discussion about time paradoxes. ### [Power of Mind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xvii-power-of-mind) Assists Arcot by operating the relay switch and providing commentary on the demonstrations. ### [Earth's Defenses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xviii-earth-s-defenses) Assists Arcot in building the ship, prepares materials, and operates the artificial matter machine while Arcot sleeps. ### [XIX: The Battle of Earth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xix-the-battle-of-earth) Observes Arcot's actions and comments on the effectiveness of the new weapons, noting the end of the battle. ### [XX: Destruction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xx-destruction) Comments on the mental power of the Thessians and participates in naming the ship. ### [XXI: The Power of the Thought](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xxi-the-power-of-the-thought) Calculates the kinetic energy conversion and observes Arcot's demonstration. ### [XXIII: Venone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xxiii-venone) Scouts ahead to Venone in a small ship, returns with a favorable report, and assists in mental examinations of Venonian officers. ### [XXV: With Galaxies in the Balance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xxv-with-galaxies-in-the-balance) Assists in repairs and control, explains the wall of blackness to Stel Felso Theu, and is put to sleep by Zezdon Afthen. ### [XXVI: Man, Creator and Destroyer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xxvi-man-creator-and-destroyer) Helps calculate the weapon's effects and demonstrates a matter-creation device after returning to Earth. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/morey - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters