Wade

Robert Morey

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

John Fuller

Fuller and Wade are companions and fellow crew members, working together on various missions.

Torlos

Torlos and Wade have a friendly, cooperative relationship as members of the mixed crew.

Robert Morey

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

Robert Morey

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

John Fuller

Fuller and Wade are companions and fellow crew members, working together on various missions.

John Fuller

Fuller and Wade are companions and fellow crew members, working together on various missions.

Torlos

Torlos and Wade have a friendly, cooperative relationship as members of the mixed crew.

Prologue

Brilliant but neurotic chemist who discovered invisibility; initially the Air Pirate, later cured and recruited by Arcot.

I

Coined the terms 'lux' and 'relux'; participates in the banter and explains the new speed concept.

Chapter II

Chief chemist, suggests lab and machine shop, demonstrates telepathic reception.

Chapter III: The Ancient Mariner

Assists in the demonstration; proposes the name 'Fluorine' for the ship.

The Ancient Mariner

Present during the tour and farewell, though not directly quoted in this chapter.

V

Engages in pedantic discussion about déjà vu and later comments on the journey.

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

Official cook; recharges the coils and teases Fuller about being stranded in free fall.

Ghosts of the Ancient Mariner

Joins in laughter after understanding the reflection; works on suit upgrades and helps with power room repairs.

Chapter VIII: The Frozen World and the Dying Star

Left in charge of the ship during the external inspection; jokes about being left alone and is warned not to play tricks.

The Frozen World and the Tower of Relics

Expresses desire to leave the dead city, identifies the gold outer wall of the tower, and helps with the retrieval of books.

Trapped by the Black Dwarf

Awakened by Morey, observes the streaks in the sky and questions their nature; cooks a meal for the crew.

Hitching a Wagon to a Star

Works on wiring and cable installation outside the ship, suggests the crew take sleeping tablets to rest before the critical moment.

XII

Practices telepathy but struggles with it, performs hull repairs with Morey, and divides time between projecting and reading.

Chapter XIV: The Search for Friendly Nations

Wade operates the molecular ray during the battle and expresses a desire to thoroughly smash the inhospitable city.

XV

Comments on Torlos's strength and the gloomy planet; left as rear guard during the visit to the ruler.

XVI

Remains on the Ancient Mariner, maintaining radio contact with Arcot and Morey.

Chapter XVII

Manned the forward molecular beams during the battle and was present in the control room.

XIX

Stands guard while others sleep; communicates telepathically with Torlos; jokes about Torlos's strength.

Chapter XX: Negotiations and Demonstrations

Accompanies Arcot to the Council meeting, assists in weapon demonstration, and communicates with Torlos.

Preparations and Discoveries

Reports on the ship's supplies and the Nansalians' chemical synthesis capabilities.

The Battle for Nansal

Works with Fuller to sweep the Satorian ships with molecular and heat beams, creating a 'broom' that destroys multiple enemies.

The Coordinator and the Departure

Wade is playing chess with Fuller in the library and jokes about a pact not to read minds during the game.