# Tony Richards — Stand by for Mars! character guide

> Tony Richards in Stand by for Mars! by Carey Rockwell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Richards

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A cadet and friend of the main trio.

## Relationships

### [Tom Corbett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/characters/tom_corbett)

_friendship_

Fellow cadets and friends, often interacting during training and social activities at the Academy.

### [Roger Manning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/characters/roger_manning)

_friendship_

Fellow cadets and friends, sharing a lighthearted and competitive camaraderie.

### [Astro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/characters/astro)

_friendship_

Friends and fellow cadets, with a bond strengthened by shared experiences at the Academy.

### [Tom Corbett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/characters/tom_corbett)

_friendship_

Fellow cadets and friends, often interacting during training and social activities at the Academy.

### [Roger Manning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/characters/roger_manning)

_friendship_

Fellow cadets and friends, sharing a lighthearted and competitive camaraderie.

### [Astro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/characters/astro)

_friendship_

Friends and fellow cadets, with a bond strengthened by shared experiences at the Academy.

### [Roger Manning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/characters/roger_manning)

_friendship_

Fellow cadets and friends, sharing a lighthearted and competitive camaraderie.

### [Astro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/characters/astro)

_friendship_

Friends and fellow cadets, with a bond strengthened by shared experiences at the Academy.

### [Tom Corbett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/characters/tom_corbett)

_friendship_

Fellow cadets and friends, often interacting during training and social activities at the Academy.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/vi)

Tony Richards from Unit 77-K taunts the cadets of Unit 42-D, betting that his unit will outperform them in the manuals.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/vii)

Mentored as the cadet Roger bet against regarding unit ratings.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/stand_by_for_mars_se/chapters/xii)

Commands the Capella and checks in with the Polaris for orders.

## Links

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