# Scott Nixon — Short Fiction character guide

> Scott Nixon in Short Fiction by Clifford D. Simak.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Scott, One Nixon

**First appearance:** 0000-hellhounds-of-the-cosmos

## Who they are

A pilot who finds a bloodied stowaway aboard his Mars-bound rocket and must decide what to do with a man whose memory was erased by the same tragedy that started humanity's doomed parade into space.

## Relationships

### [Hugh Nixon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/hugh_nixon)

_family_

Hugh Nixon and Scott Nixon share a surname and frequent interactions, indicating a familial bond, likely father-son or brothers.

### [Jimmy Baldwin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/jimmy_baldwin)

_friendship_

Jimmy Baldwin and Scott Nixon are close friends or allies, possibly growing up together or serving in the same unit.

### [Hugh Nixon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/hugh_nixon)

_family_

Hugh Nixon and Scott Nixon share a surname and frequent interactions, indicating a familial bond, likely father-son or brothers.

### [Hugh Nixon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/hugh_nixon)

_family_

Hugh Nixon and Scott Nixon share a surname and frequent interactions, indicating a familial bond, likely father-son or brothers.

### [Jimmy Baldwin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/jimmy_baldwin)

_friendship_

Jimmy Baldwin and Scott Nixon are close friends or allies, possibly growing up together or serving in the same unit.

### [Jimmy Baldwin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/characters/jimmy_baldwin)

_friendship_

Jimmy Baldwin and Scott Nixon are close friends or allies, possibly growing up together or serving in the same unit.

## In the story

### [Message from Mars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/message-from-mars)

Mentioned in connection with Mars exploration efforts.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/i)

Determined to launch alone for Mars despite the risks and protests from Dr. Alexander.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/ii)

Pilot of the Mars mission, haunted by his brother Hugh's fate and the dangers of space.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/iii)

Arrives on Mars with Jimmy, discovers his brother Hugh, and witnesses the destruction of his ship and Jimmy's death.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/iv)

Scott deduces the true nature of the Martian lilies and the invasion plan, becoming determined to warn Earth.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/v)

Fights the Martian machines to protect the rocket launch, survives the attack, and grieves over his brother's death.

### [The Call from Beyond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_10_se/chapters/the-call-from-beyond)

Mentioned in context of space exploration and the broader implications of the signal.

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