The Black Star Passes · Character
Dick
A young pilot caught in the prologue's silent hijacking, he becomes the human face of a mystery that opens the book with a shiver.
supporting
First appearance: I
As a supporting figure in The Black Star Passes, Dick is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Analyzed the pirate's gas, determining its empirical formula and properties.
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Dick is the pilot of the Transcontinental express, a man so bored by routine that he half wishes he had skipped the trip. He yawns, slumps to the floor, and wakes to a plane full of unconscious passengers and nearly a…
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4 connectionsA slice of how Dick sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting expedition members
- Protagonist
- Arcots expedition team
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Arcot reaches an emotional low of despair and hopelessness, believing the Kaxorian fleet will attack Earth wit…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Robert Arcot
friendship · positive
Dick is a friend and companion to Arcot, often participating in his adventures and… How this plays out →
- President Arthur Morey
professional · positive
- John Fuller
friendship · positive
- President Arthur Morey
professional · positive
- Robert Arcot
friendship · positive
Dick is a friend and companion to Arcot, often participating in his adventures and… How this plays out →
- Robert Arcot
friendship · positive
Dick is a friend and companion to Arcot, often participating in his adventures and… How this plays out →
- John Fuller
friendship · positive
- President Arthur Morey
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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Dick appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
