# Robert Morey — Islands of Space character guide > Robert Morey in Islands of Space by John W. Campbell. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** Morey **First appearance:** 0001-i ## Who they are Son of the elder Morey, a young crew member. ## Relationships ### [Wade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/wade) _friendship_ Morey and Wade are friendly colleagues who frequently interact as part of the core scientific group. ### [Torlos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/torlos) _friendship_ Morey and Torlos develop a respectful friendship, bridging human and alien perspectives. ### [John Fuller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/john_fuller) _friendship_ Fuller and Morey are friends and colleagues, part of the same scientific expedition team. ### [Sator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/sator) _friendship_ Morey and Sator have a cordial, cooperative relationship as part of the broader alliance. ### [Tharlano](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/tharlano) _professional_ Morey and Tharlano have a professional relationship, likely as colleagues in scientific matters. ### [Wade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/wade) _friendship_ Morey and Wade are friendly colleagues who frequently interact as part of the core scientific group. ### [John Fuller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/john_fuller) _friendship_ Fuller and Morey are friends and colleagues, part of the same scientific expedition team. ### [Wade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/wade) _friendship_ Morey and Wade are friendly colleagues who frequently interact as part of the core scientific group. ### [Torlos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/torlos) _friendship_ Morey and Torlos develop a respectful friendship, bridging human and alien perspectives. ### [John Fuller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/john_fuller) _friendship_ Fuller and Morey are friends and colleagues, part of the same scientific expedition team. ### [Torlos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/torlos) _friendship_ Morey and Torlos develop a respectful friendship, bridging human and alien perspectives. ## 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'. ### [Chapter III: The Ancient Mariner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/iii) The elder Mr. Morey; provides financial backing after the demonstration and participates in the naming discussion. ### [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/robert_morey - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters