Robert Morey

Wade

Morey and Wade are friendly colleagues who frequently interact as part of the core scientific group.

Torlos

Morey and Torlos develop a respectful friendship, bridging human and alien perspectives.

John Fuller

Fuller and Morey are friends and colleagues, part of the same scientific expedition team.

Sator

Morey and Sator have a cordial, cooperative relationship as part of the broader alliance.

Tharlano

Morey and Tharlano have a professional relationship, likely as colleagues in scientific matters.

Wade

Morey and Wade are friendly colleagues who frequently interact as part of the core scientific group.

John Fuller

Fuller and Morey are friends and colleagues, part of the same scientific expedition team.

Wade

Morey and Wade are friendly colleagues who frequently interact as part of the core scientific group.

Torlos

Morey and Torlos develop a respectful friendship, bridging human and alien perspectives.

John Fuller

Fuller and Morey are friends and colleagues, part of the same scientific expedition team.

Torlos

Morey and Torlos develop a respectful friendship, bridging human and alien perspectives.

Prologue

Brilliant mathematical assistant to Arcot; co-discovered the molecular motion drive.

I

Mathematical assistant who humorously complains about lack of credit; helps develop the theory.

Chapter II

Participates in design and chess games, learns telepathy.

Chapter III: The Ancient Mariner

Participates in the demonstration and discussion; suggests the name 'Solarite II'.

Chapter III: The Ancient Mariner

The elder Mr. Morey; provides financial backing after the demonstration and participates in the naming discussion.

The Ancient Mariner

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

Monitors hyperspace controls, checks instruments, and confirms the drive's performance.

Chapter VI: The Perils of Power and the Search for Home

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

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

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

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

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

Assists Arcot with observations and calculations, takes charge of the timing and computer systems.

XII

Practices telepathy, maps the planetary system, names planets, and assists in piloting and observation.

Chapter XIV: The Search for Friendly Nations

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

Pilots the Ancient Mariner following the Satorian fleet; part of the crew's cautious planning.

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

Assists in the escape by using his ray to block the door and later operates the molecular beams during the battle.

XIX

Agrees with Arcot about resting; comments on Nansalian biology, noting their ability to generate energy from heat.

Chapter XX: Negotiations and Demonstrations

Remains on the Ancient Mariner, maintaining radio contact with Arcot and Wade as a safety precaution.

Preparations and Discoveries

Assists in planning and relays Arcot's findings to the Council; operates the telectroscope.

The Battle for Nansal

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

Morey is relaxing with a book in the library and engages in banter with Arcot about his activities.