# Basil Gorram — Space Viking character guide

> Basil Gorram in Space Viking by H. Beam Piper.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Young Basil Gorram, Basil Gorram, the elder Gorram

**First appearance:** 0026-xxvii

## Who they are

Space Viking and father of Alex Gorram.

## In the story

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

Son of Alex Gorram; scoffs at Trask's disapproval of the Tanith Adventure and is rebuked by Harkaman.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/xv)

Arrives on Tanith as a shipyard worker, predicting Tanith will outcompete Wardshaven.

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