Mr. Carson

XIII

Places a cryptic newspaper advertisement inquiring about 'Krakatit' and asking 'Eng. P.' to send his address, which deeply unsettles Prokop.

XV

Carson's advertisement in the newspaper prompts Prokop to leave a message for him, hoping he might know Thomas's whereabouts.

XVI

Reveals he has taken Prokop's equipment and offers a partnership in destructive chemistry.

XVII

Reveals the destructive power of Krakatit and attempts to buy it, showing his ruthless business nature.

XVIII

Calmly analyzes the pattern of explosions and disturbances, deducing a connection to Thomas's experiments.

XIX

Carson reveals the theft of Krakatit and the existence of secret waves, and persuades Prokop to join him, offering money and a future.

XX

The Carson from the previous night, who brought Prokop to the hotel and later arrives at the hotel.

XXI

One of the two men claiming to be Carson; he is aggressive and claims to have placed the advertisement.

XXIII

Revealed to be a director at Balttin; introduces Prokop to the Princess and Prince Hagen, and playfully evades Prokop's questions.

XXIV

Dismisses Prokop's concerns, provides a pass to the laboratories, and hints at the strict discipline.

XXV

Oversees the security, tries to send the Princess back, and is anxious about the disturbances.

XXVI

Does not appear until after the explosion, then confronts Prokop in his room.

XXVII

Carson grants Prokop limited freedom and later visits him after the accident, showing a mix of sympathy and authority.

XXVIII

Prokop becomes fond of him; introduces Prokop at soirée.

XXIX

Accompanies the Princess, hides in a ditch during the explosion, and enthusiastically praises Prokop's work.

The Explosion of Vicit

Assesses the power of Prokop's explosive, estimating it at five times that of oxy-liquid, and takes charge of the conversation after the demonstration.

XXXI

Refuses to remove Prokop's guard unless he gives up Krakatit.

XXXII

Visits Prokop in a cold rage, informing him that he will be transferred to a safer place due to his behavior, threatening harsher measures if he doesn't comply.

XXXVII

Attempts to negotiate with Prokop, reluctantly agrees to his demands, and is visibly unsettled by Prokop's threats.

XXXIX

Absent from his office, having apparently orchestrated the sealing of the laboratory and removal of explosives.

XLII

Visits Prokop after his recovery, informing him that his recent explosive inventions were harmless.

XLIII

Acts as General Manager, delivers the military's offer to Prokop, and is emotionally moved by the Princess's sacrifice.