# Captain Bradley — Triplanetary character guide

> Captain Bradley in Triplanetary by E. E. Smith.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Bradley, old Bradley

**First appearance:** 0017-vii-pirates-of-space

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [Conway Costigan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/conway_costigan)

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Captain Bradley and Conway Costigan have a commanding officer and subordinate relationship, with frequent operational interactions.

### [Clio Marsden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/clio_marsden)

_professional_

Captain Bradley acts as a protective commanding officer toward Clio Marsden, likely responsible for her safety.

### [Conway Costigan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/conway_costigan)

_professional_

Captain Bradley and Conway Costigan have a commanding officer and subordinate relationship, with frequent operational interactions.

### [Clio Marsden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/clio_marsden)

_professional_

Captain Bradley acts as a protective commanding officer toward Clio Marsden, likely responsible for her safety.

### [Conway Costigan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/conway_costigan)

_professional_

Captain Bradley and Conway Costigan have a commanding officer and subordinate relationship, with frequent operational interactions.

### [Clio Marsden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/clio_marsden)

_professional_

Captain Bradley acts as a protective commanding officer toward Clio Marsden, likely responsible for her safety.

## In the story

### [Book III: Triplanetary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/book-iii-triplanetary)

Captain Bradley commands the vessel and interacts with Costigan during the pirate encounter.

### [VII: Pirates of Space](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/vii-pirates-of-space)

Captain of the Hyperion; captured alongside Costigan and Clio.

### [In Roger's Planetoid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/viii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xi-nevian-strife)

Sleeps soundly early in the chapter, later comments on the Nevian conflict and assists in repairing the lifeboat.

### [Worm, Submarine, and Freedom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xii-worm-submarine-and-freedom)

Assists in repairs and observes the battles, standing watch with Costigan and Clio.

### [XV: Specimens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xv-specimens)

Captured alongside Costigan and Clio; expresses frustration at being treated like a specimen.

### [XVIII: The Specimens Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xix-giants-meet)

Mentioned as being with Costigan and Clio on the speedster.

## Links

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