# Major Kelgarries — The Time Traders character guide

> Major Kelgarries in The Time Traders by Andre Norton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Kelgarries, Major John Kelgarries

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A military officer overseeing the time project.

## Relationships

### [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_time_traders_se/characters/ross_murdock)

_professional_

Major Kelgarries is Ross's commanding officer, issuing orders and managing the time-travel operation.

### [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_time_traders_se/characters/ross_murdock)

_professional_

Major Kelgarries is Ross's commanding officer, issuing orders and managing the time-travel operation.

### [Ross Murdock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_time_traders_se/characters/ross_murdock)

_professional_

Major Kelgarries is Ross's commanding officer, issuing orders and managing the time-travel operation.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_time_traders_se/chapters/i)

The officer who recruits Ross and oversees his transport to the arctic base. He is authoritative and impersonal, using psychological tactics to keep Ross off balance.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_time_traders_se/chapters/ii)

Arrives to assist the bandaged Hardy in the corridor.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_time_traders_se/chapters/iii)

Kelgarries is referenced by Kurt as one of the authorities running the base, whom Kurt distrusts and seeks to evade.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_time_traders_se/chapters/iv)

Kelgarries gives Ross a second chance, explains the truth about time travel, and warns him about future consequences.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_time_traders_se/chapters/viii)

Excitedly reports the Red slip and fix, advocating for a quick team insertion.

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

Ross compares his interrogator's confidence to Kelgarries's demeanor.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_time_traders_se/chapters/xviii)

Agreed to extend the waiting period for Ross's return before the rescue.

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