# Clio Marsden — Triplanetary character guide

> Clio Marsden in Triplanetary by E. E. Smith.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Clio, Miss Marsden

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

## Who they are

Radiant belle of the liner Hyperion, a ground-gripper dazzled by the void, whose first glimpse of the stars ends in terror and a limp collapse in Costigan's arms.

## Relationships

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

_romantic_

Clio and Conway share a deep romantic bond, marked by frequent interactions and protective affection.

### [Captain Bradley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/captain_bradley)

_professional_

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

### [Roger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/roger)

_social_

Clio Marsden and Roger are acquaintances or fellow passengers, with Roger possibly showing romantic interest.

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

_romantic_

Clio and Conway share a deep romantic bond, marked by frequent interactions and protective affection.

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

_romantic_

Clio and Conway share a deep romantic bond, marked by frequent interactions and protective affection.

### [Captain Bradley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/captain_bradley)

_professional_

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

### [Captain Bradley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/captain_bradley)

_professional_

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

### [Roger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/characters/roger)

_social_

Clio Marsden and Roger are acquaintances or fellow passengers, with Roger possibly showing romantic interest.

## In the story

### [Book II: The World War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/book-ii-the-world-war)

Ralph Kinnison's love interest; appears in personal moments amid the war.

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

Miss Marsden appears as a passenger or civilian involved in the events aboard the spaceship.

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

Passenger on the Hyperion; captured and taken to Roger's base.

### [In Roger's Planetoid](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/viii-in-roger-s-planetoid)

Suffers from space-sickness but helps delay Roger during the escape.

### [X: Within the Red Veil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/x-within-the-red-veil)

A prisoner with Costigan and Bradley, she expresses horror at the Nevians but shows resilience, questioning their destination.

### [Nevian Strife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xi-nevian-strife)

Reciprocates Costigan's love, shows resilience despite sleeplessness, and participates in the escape from the Nevian battle.

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

Shows fear during the worm attack but helps with suit modifications, demonstrating undaunted spirit.

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

Endures the psychological torture of being studied; breaks down hysterically under the strain.

### [XVIII: The Specimens Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xviii-the-specimens-escape)

Held captive in a different Nevian city; communicates via ultra-beam; rescued by Costigan; shares an emotional reunion.

### [Giants Meet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xix-giants-meet)

Aboard the speedster with Costigan; expresses lingering distrust of the Nevians despite the treaty.

## Links

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