Triplanetary · Character

Captain Bradley

The Hyperion's bluff, confident captain, who scoffs at rumors of faster-than-light pirates even as two ships vanish without a trace inside a month.

supporting

Also known as Bradley, old Bradley

First appearance: VII: Pirates of Space

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With Conway Costigan (professional): Captain Bradley and Conway Costigan have a commanding officer and subordinate relationship, with frequent operational interactions. With Clio Marsden (professional): Captain Bradley acts as a protective commanding officer toward Clio Marsden, likely responsible for her safety. With Conway Costigan (professional): Captain Bradley and Conway Costigan have a commanding officer and subordinate relationship, with frequent operational interactions.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Triplanetary and Nevian Key Figures
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Conway Costigan
professional · positive
Clio Marsden
professional · positive
Conway Costigan
professional · positive
Clio Marsden
professional · positive
Conway Costigan
professional · positive
Clio Marsden
professional · positive

Conway Costigan
Captain Bradley and Conway Costigan have a commanding officer and subordinate relationship, with frequent operational interactions.
Clio Marsden
Captain Bradley acts as a protective commanding officer toward Clio Marsden, likely responsible for her safety.
Conway Costigan
Captain Bradley and Conway Costigan have a commanding officer and subordinate relationship, with frequent operational interactions.
Clio Marsden
Captain Bradley acts as a protective commanding officer toward Clio Marsden, likely responsible for her safety.
Conway Costigan
Captain Bradley and Conway Costigan have a commanding officer and subordinate relationship, with frequent operational interactions.
Clio Marsden
Captain Bradley acts as a protective commanding officer toward Clio Marsden, likely responsible for her safety.

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In the story

Captain Bradley appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Book III: Triplanetary
Captain Bradley commands the vessel and interacts with Costigan during the pirate encounter.
VII: Pirates of Space
Captain of the Hyperion; captured alongside Costigan and Clio.
In Roger's Planetoid
Assists in the escape, carries Clio's armor, and helps push her toward the emergency boat.
X: Within the Red Veil
A prisoner aboard the Nevian ship, he observes the destruction of the planetoid and argues with Costigan about the possible flash.
Nevian Strife
Sleeps soundly early in the chapter, later comments on the Nevian conflict and assists in repairing the lifeboat.
Worm, Submarine, and Freedom
Assists in repairs and observes the battles, standing watch with Costigan and Clio.
XV: Specimens
Captured alongside Costigan and Clio; expresses frustration at being treated like a specimen.
XVIII: The Specimens Escape
Also held captive in a separate city; warned by Costigan about the escape plan; rescued and later recovers consciousness.
Giants Meet
Mentioned as being with Costigan and Clio on the speedster.

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