# Torlos — Invaders from the Infinite character guide

> Torlos in Invaders from the Infinite by John W. Campbell.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-v-ortol

## Who they are

A powerful alien being encountered during the journey.

## Relationships

### [Arcot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/arcot)

_friendship_

Arcot and Torlos are comrades-in-arms, fighting together against hostile alien forces.

### [Morey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/morey)

_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 Torlos are comrades-in-arms, fighting together against hostile alien forces.

## In the story

### [Home Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xvi-home-again)

Arrives from Nansal with a fleet to aid Earth; assists in building the new apparatus.

### [Earth's Defenses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xviii-earth-s-defenses)

Uses his strength to help move equipment on Eros and participates in the discussions and construction.

### [XX: Destruction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xx-destruction)

Asks about the name of the machine, prompting the naming discussion.

### [XXIII: Venone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xxiii-venone)

Expresses concern about the Venonians' potential mental powers and the risk of their ship being captured.

### [XXV: With Galaxies in the Balance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xxv-with-galaxies-in-the-balance)

Acts as guard while the crew sleeps and carries Morey to his room.

### [XXVI: Man, Creator and Destroyer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xxvi-man-creator-and-destroyer)

Witnesses the annihilation of Thett and is awed by the disappearance of a world.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters