# Morey — Islands of Space character guide > Morey in Islands of Space by John W. Campbell. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the elder Mr. Morey, Mr. Morey, the elder Morey, Morey senior, XI Morey **First appearance:** 0001-i ## Snapshot The brilliant mathematical assistant and wealthy financier whose quiet rigor turns Arcot's wild theories into working engines and keeps the voyage funded. ## Who they are Morey is the steady counterweight to Arcot's showmanship, the man who grumbles theatrically about doing all the hard work while Arcot collects the glory. As the elder Morey's son and the expedition's financier, he carries both the money and the discipline that keep the ship flying. When crisis strikes mid-voyage, his calm, methodical mind is what holds the crew together. ## In the story ### [Prologue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/prologue) Brilliant mathematical assistant to Arcot; co-discovered the molecular motion drive. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/i) Mathematical assistant who humorously complains about lack of credit; helps develop the theory. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/ii) Participates in design and chess games, learns telepathy. ### [Chapter III: The Ancient Mariner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/iii) Participates in the demonstration and discussion; suggests the name 'Solarite II'. ### [The Ancient Mariner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/iv) The elder Mr. Morey; tours the ship with Arcot senior, expresses concern about the dangers of hyperspace travel, and bids farewell to the crew. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/v) Monitors hyperspace controls, checks instruments, and confirms the drive's performance. ### [Chapter VI: The Perils of Power and the Search for Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/vi) Plots the course, calculates the distance traveled (29 light years in 10 seconds), and participates in the search for Sol. ### [Ghosts of the Ancient Mariner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/vii) Initially puzzled, then laughs with Arcot; works on repairs in the power room during the storm. ### [Chapter VIII: The Frozen World and the Dying Star](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/viii) Serves as the astronomical expert, calculating distances, galaxy mass, and selecting the target star; identifies the supernova event. ### [The Frozen World and the Tower of Relics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/ix) Identifies the map on the globe and suggests visiting the cairn; later comments on the heat screen and the planet's survival. ### [Trapped by the Black Dwarf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/x) Wakes to find Arcot asleep, scolds him, and helps wake the others; explains the nature of the black dwarf to Fuller. ### [Hitching a Wagon to a Star](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xi) Assists Arcot with observations and calculations, takes charge of the timing and computer systems. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xii) Practices telepathy, maps the planetary system, names planets, and assists in piloting and observation. ### [Chapter XIV: The Search for Friendly Nations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xiv) Morey deduces that the cities are part of a global league and suggests the next inner planet as a possible home for the enemy. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xv) Pilots the Ancient Mariner following the Satorian fleet; part of the crew's cautious planning. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xvi) Accompanies Arcot into the Satorian council chamber, uses his heat beam to melt a chair, and engages in hand-to-hand combat. ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xvii) Assists in the escape by using his ray to block the door and later operates the molecular beams during the battle. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xix) Agrees with Arcot about resting; comments on Nansalian biology, noting their ability to generate energy from heat. ### [Chapter XX: Negotiations and Demonstrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xx) Remains on the Ancient Mariner, maintaining radio contact with Arcot and Wade as a safety precaution. ### [Preparations and Discoveries](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xxi) Assists in planning and relays Arcot's findings to the Council; operates the telectroscope. ### [The Battle for Nansal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xxii) Operates the molecular beam alongside Wade and Fuller, comments on the battle, and assists in the pursuit of the Satorian ships. ### [The Coordinator and the Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xxiii) Morey is relaxing with a book in the library and engages in banter with Arcot about his activities. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/morey - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters