# Shiro — The Skylark of Space character guide

> Shiro in The Skylark of Space by E. E. Smith.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-vii-the-trial-voyage

## Who they are

Japanese servant and cook for the Skylark crew.

## In the story

### [III: Seaton Solves the Problem of Power](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/iii-seaton-solves-the-problem-of-power)

Mentioned as a trusted friend and assistant to Crane.

### [V: Direct Action](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/v-direct-action)

Wounded by DuQuesne but survives; recovers consciousness and tells his story.

### [VII: The Trial Voyage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/vii-the-trial-voyage)

Crane's servant; expresses devotion and offers to prepare refreshments after the flight.

### [XIX: The Return to Earth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xix-the-return-to-earth)

Greets the returning party at Crane Field, having kept the landing lights burning faithfully.

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