# Wade — Islands of Space character guide > Wade in Islands of Space by John W. Campbell. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Only Wade **First appearance:** 0001-i ## Snapshot A brilliant chemist once known as the Air Pirate, now cured and reformed, whose inventive mind and dry wit round out the expedition's core trio. ## Who they are Wade's past as the invisible Air Pirate makes him the crew's most complicated member, a former adversary turned indispensable colleague through psychomedical cure and Arcot's trust. He brings chemistry, invisibility technology, and a wry humor to the team, needling Fuller and matching Arcot's banter. His redeemed criminal ingenuity gives the voyage a wildcard edge that pure academia could never supply. ## Relationships ### [Robert Morey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/robert_morey) _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 Wade are companions and fellow crew members, working together on various missions. ### [Torlos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/torlos) _friendship_ Torlos and Wade have a friendly, cooperative relationship as members of the mixed crew. ### [Robert Morey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/robert_morey) _friendship_ Morey and Wade are friendly colleagues who frequently interact as part of the core scientific group. ### [Robert Morey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/robert_morey) _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 Wade are companions and fellow crew members, working together on various missions. ### [John Fuller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/john_fuller) _friendship_ Fuller and Wade are companions and fellow crew members, working together on various missions. ### [Torlos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/torlos) _friendship_ Torlos and Wade have a friendly, cooperative relationship as members of the mixed crew. ## In the story ### [Prologue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/prologue) Brilliant but neurotic chemist who discovered invisibility; initially the Air Pirate, later cured and recruited by Arcot. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/i) Coined the terms 'lux' and 'relux'; participates in the banter and explains the new speed concept. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/ii) Chief chemist, suggests lab and machine shop, demonstrates telepathic reception. ### [Chapter III: The Ancient Mariner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/iii) Assists in the demonstration; proposes the name 'Fluorine' for the ship. ### [The Ancient Mariner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/iv) Present during the tour and farewell, though not directly quoted in this chapter. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/vi) Official cook; recharges the coils and teases Fuller about being stranded in free fall. ### [Ghosts of the Ancient Mariner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/vii) 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/viii) 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/ix) 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/x) 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xi) Works on wiring and cable installation outside the ship, suggests the crew take sleeping tablets to rest before the critical moment. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xiv) Wade operates the molecular ray during the battle and expresses a desire to thoroughly smash the inhospitable city. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xv) Comments on Torlos's strength and the gloomy planet; left as rear guard during the visit to the ruler. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xvi) Remains on the Ancient Mariner, maintaining radio contact with Arcot and Morey. ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xvii) Manned the forward molecular beams during the battle and was present in the control room. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xix) Stands guard while others sleep; communicates telepathically with Torlos; jokes about Torlos's strength. ### [Chapter XX: Negotiations and Demonstrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xx) Accompanies Arcot to the Council meeting, assists in weapon demonstration, and communicates with Torlos. ### [Preparations and Discoveries](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xxi) Reports on the ship's supplies and the Nansalians' chemical synthesis capabilities. ### [The Battle for Nansal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xxii) 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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/chapters/xxiii) Wade is playing chess with Fuller in the library and jokes about a pact not to read minds during the game. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/wade - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters