# Wade — Invaders from the Infinite character guide > Wade in Invaders from the Infinite by John W. Campbell. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Talso Wade, Talso, Dramatically Wade, Quickly Wade **First appearance:** 0000-i-invaders ## Snapshot A steady pilot and combat hand of Arcot's team, whose quiet empathy with the homesick Ortolian Zezdon Afthen reveals the human cost of interstellar exile. ## Who they are Wade flies, fights, and listens, offering soft reassurance when Zezdon Afthen grieves for a homeworld that may no longer exist. He moves easily between the hangar's frantic loading and the hilltop where an alien physicist confesses his loneliness. His presence grounds the crew's grand ambitions in ordinary decency, and his combat instincts will matter when the Ancient Mariner meets Thessian fire. ## Relationships ### [Arcot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/arcot) _friendship_ Arcot and Wade are loyal companions and fellow adventurers, sharing many missions and dangers. ### [Morey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/morey) _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_ Wade and Zezdon Afthen are friendly allies, sharing adventures and mutual support during crises. ### [The Thessians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/the_thessians) _professional_ The Thessians interact with Wade as a trusted human ally, cooperating in defense and diplomacy. ### [Arcot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/arcot) _friendship_ Arcot and Wade are loyal companions and fellow adventurers, sharing many missions and dangers. ### [Arcot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/arcot) _friendship_ Arcot and Wade are loyal companions and fellow adventurers, sharing many missions and dangers. ### [Morey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/morey) _friendship_ Morey and Wade are trusted friends and teammates, often supporting each other in scientific and combat situations. ### [Morey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/morey) _friendship_ Morey and Wade are trusted friends and teammates, often supporting each other in scientific and combat situations. ### [The Thessians](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/the_thessians) _professional_ The Thessians interact with Wade as a trusted human ally, cooperating in defense and diplomacy. ### [Zezdon Afthen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/zezdon_afthen) _friendship_ Wade and Zezdon Afthen are friendly allies, sharing adventures and mutual support during crises. ## In the story ### [II: Canine People](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/ii-canine-people) Helps Arcot into the ray shield suit; comments on the visitors' trustworthiness. ### [IV: The First Move](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/iv-the-first-move) Accompanies the Ortolians on a hilltop view of Earth; coordinates with Morey on supplies. ### [V: Ortol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/v-ortol) Takes controls briefly, provides commentary during the battle. ### [VI: The Second Move](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/vi-the-second-move) Inquires about Zezdon Fentes' family and Ortolian customs; pilots the ship 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) Sits moodily after the journey; performs atmospheric analysis and pronounces it safe; operates magnetic apparatus during the battle. ### [VIII: Undefeatable or Uncontrollable?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/viii-undefeatable-or-uncontrollable) Left in charge of the ship while Arcot and Morey meet the Talsonians. ### [IX: The Irresistible and the Immovable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/ix-the-irresistible-and-the-immovable) Works alongside Arcot and Morey to build the new device aboard the ship. ### [X: Improvements and Calculations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/x-improvements-and-calculations) Assists Arcot during the attack and expresses frustration at the Thessian tactics. ### [Write Off the Magnet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xi-write-off-the-magnet) Pilots the ship during the underground maneuver and comments on the destruction. ### [XII: Sirius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xii-sirius) Expresses caution about approaching Sirius and is initially confused by Arcot's plan to stage an attack. ### [Attacked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xiii-attacked) Sets up the portable telectroscope in space and helps with repairs. ### [Intergalactic Space](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xiv-intergalactic-space) Sarcastically comments on waiting 80,000 years; joins the landing party and observes the Neolithic men. ### [All-Powerful Gods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xv-all-powerful-gods) Flies down to assist using his power suit, is dubbed Mercury by Morey for his winged shoes, and continues his banter with Morey. ### [Home Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xvi-home-again) Returns with Arcot and Morey, present during the reunion and planning. ### [Earth's Defenses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xviii-earth-s-defenses) Accompanies Arcot, identifies Eros, and helps with the construction and defense efforts. ### [XIX: The Battle of Earth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xix-the-battle-of-earth) Implied presence as part of the crew; not directly mentioned but part of the Solarian forces. ### [XX: Destruction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xx-destruction) Suggests christening the ship 'Thought' with its name emblazoned on it. ### [XXV: With Galaxies in the Balance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/chapters/xxv-with-galaxies-in-the-balance) Comments on the battle and follows Zezdon Afthen's suggestion to rest. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters/wade - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/invaders_from_the_infinite_se/characters