# Julian — The Moon Maid character guide

> Julian in The Moon Maid by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Julian 5th, Julian 1st, Julian 2nd, Julian 3rd, Julian 6th, Julian 9th, Julian 8th, Julian 18th, Julian 20th, Brother Julian 9th

**First appearance:** 0002-i-the-flight-of-the-barsoom

## Who they are

A name carried across generations of one bloodline, each Julian inheriting the same stubborn defiance against whatever empire rules the Earth or Moon.

## In the story

### [Part I: The Moon Maid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/part-i-the-moon-maid)

Key human character who interacts with the Moon Maid, representing Earth's perspective.

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

The mysterious admiral met in the Blue Room; he hints at having lived future experiences and speaks enigmatically about time.

### [The Flight of 'The Barsoom'](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/i-the-flight-of-the-barsoom)

Narrator and captain of the Barsoom; reflects on his family history and his antagonistic relationship with Orthis.

### [The Heart of the Moon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/ii-the-heart-of-the-moon)

The narrator and commander, orders Orthis's arrest, examines the gauge, and broadcasts a final message after the radio is destroyed.

### [III: Human Quadrupeds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/iii-human-quadrupeds)

Captain of The Barsoom; leads the landing party, gives orders for sleep and analysis, and considers Orthis's plea for mercy.

### [In the Hands of the Va-Gas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/iv-in-the-hands-of-the-va-gas)

Narrates the capture and observations of Va-Gas society.

### [V: A Lunar Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/v-a-lunar-storm)

Narrator and captive among the Va-gas; learns their language and observes their customs and fears.

### [An Exodus and a Battle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vi-an-exodus-and-a-battle)

Attempts to explain Earth and the solar system to Nah-ee-lah, and observes the battle from a knoll.

### [VII: The Moon Maid Escapes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vii-the-moon-maid-escapes)

Narrator and protagonist; defends Nah-ee-lah from Orthis, is bound by Va-gas, and breaks free to rescue her.

### [Into the Mouth of the Crater](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/viii-into-the-mouth-of-the-crater)

Narrator and protagonist; escapes the village, fashions a wooden club, and rescues Nah-ee-lah from falling into a crater.

### [IX: The Fight with the Kalkars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/ix-the-fight-with-the-kalkars)

Leads the fight against the Kalkars, using chairs as weapons to protect Nah-ee-lah and himself.

### [XI: Laythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/xi-laythe)

Narrator and protagonist, now called Ju-lan-fit by the Laytheans; reflects on his bond with Nah-ee-lah and adapts to Laythean customs.

### [XII: Ko-Tah Threatens the Princess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/xii-ko-tah-threatens-the-princess)

Presented at court; spies on Ko-tah's conspiracy.

### [Ko-Tah Is Killed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/xiii-ko-tah-is-killed)

Kills Ko-tah in combat; advises Nah-ee-lah on military strategy and recognizes Orthis's involvement.

### [Back to "The Barsoom"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/xiv-back-to-the-barsoom)

Narrates his pursuit of The Barsoom, reunites with his crew, and confesses his love to Nah-ee-lah.

### [Part II: The Moon Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/part-ii-the-moon-men)

Ancestor of Julian 9th, central to the lineage and the story's continuity.

### [Part II: The Moon Men](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/part-ii-the-moon-men)

Julian 9th, the protagonist of Part II, whose story is being told.

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

Commander of the International Peace Fleet; dies in explosion with Orthis.

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

Refers to Julian 9th, the protagonist of the story to come.

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

Born a century after Julian 5th; will tell his own story.

### [The Flag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/i-the-flag)

Narrator and protagonist, born in Chicago in 2100, son of Julian 8th and Elizabeth James.

### [II: The Hellhounds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/ii-the-hellhounds)

Narrator and protagonist; discovers his great strength and loses his fear during the fight with the hellhounds.

### [Brother General Or-Tis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/iii-brother-general-or-tis)

Narrator and protagonist; peddles goat's milk, meets Juana, and faces Or-Tis's search of his home.

### [A Fight on Market Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/iv-a-fight-on-market-day)

Narrator and protagonist; defies Kalkar authority by fighting Vonbulen and humiliating Soor.

### [V: The Court-Martial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/v-the-court-martial)

The protagonist, Julian 9th, is arrested and brought before a military tribunal. He defends himself courageously and is released with a warning.

### [Betrayed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vi-betrayed)

Narrator and protagonist; attends the secret church service, marries Juana, and leads the escape through the tunnel.

### [VII: The Arrest of Julian 8th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vii-the-arrest-of-julian-8th)

Narrator and protagonist; obtains land, builds a home, tames Red Lightning, and attempts to help his father after his arrest.

### [VIII: I Horsewhip an Officer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/viii-i-horsewhip-an-officer)

Narrator and protagonist; learns of father's fate, kills Peter Johansen, and horsewhips a Kash Guard officer.

### [IX: Revolution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/ix-revolution)

Narrator and protagonist; escapes prison, leads the revolt against the Kash Guard.

### [X: The Butcher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/x-the-butcher)

Leads the rebellion, carries The Flag, fights through the battle, and resolves to rescue Juana from Or-tis.

### [Part III: The Red Hawk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/part-iii-the-red-hawk)

Julian 20th, the protagonist of this part, called The Red Hawk.

### [I: The Desert Clans](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/i-the-desert-clans)

Julian 20th traces his lineage back to Julian 1st, born in 1896, and recounts the deeds of his forebears, including Julian 9th and Julian 18th.

### [V: The Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/v-the-sea)

Narrator and protagonist; escapes captivity with an Or-tis, reaches the sea.

### [VII: Bethelda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/vii-bethelda)

Julian 20th, the Red Hawk, encounters Bethelda and struggles with his feelings for her despite her being a blood enemy.

### [VIII: Raban](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/viii-raban)

Narrator and protagonist, fights Kalkars and is captured while trying to rescue Bethelda.

### [IX: Reunion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/ix-reunion)

Narrator and protagonist; plans and executes Bethelda's rescue, duels Raban.

### [Peace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_moon_maid_se/chapters/x-peace)

Narrator and protagonist, Julian 20th, the Red Hawk, who leads the final campaign against the Kalkars and confesses his love to Bethelda.

## Links

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