# Tordos Gar — The Black Star Passes character guide

> Tordos Gar in The Black Star Passes by John W. Campbell.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

A Venerian scientist who collaborates with the Earth team.

## Relationships

### [Taj Lamor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_star_passes_se/characters/taj_lamor)

_friendship_

Taj Lamor and Tordos Gar are alien allies who work together with Earth's scientists against common threats.

### [Taj Lamor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_star_passes_se/characters/taj_lamor)

_friendship_

Taj Lamor and Tordos Gar are alien allies who work together with Earth's scientists against common threats.

## In the story

### [Book II: Solarite](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_star_passes_se/chapters/book-ii-solarite)

Venusian leader who helps form the alliance with Earth.

### [Prologue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_star_passes_se/chapters/prologue)

An Elder who narrates the long history of their race, emphasizing cycles of war and peace, and warning against repeating past mistakes.

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

The Elder who warns Taj Lamor that winning the war means losing, and losing means winning.

### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_star_passes_se/chapters/epilogue)

Mentioned as having been right about winning through losing.

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