# Chief Ranger Asaki — Voodoo Planet character guide

> Chief Ranger Asaki in Voodoo Planet by Andre Norton.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Asaki, the Chief Ranger

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

Khatka's Chief Ranger, a lean, commanding native who reads the poachers' tricks clearly and refuses to let panic stampede his small party into enemy hands.

## Relationships

### [Captain Jellico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/captain_jellico)

_professional_

Jellico and Asaki work together as allies, coordinating efforts between the Solar Queen crew and the planetary rangers.

### [Medic Tau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/medic_tau)

_friendship_

Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems.

### [Dane Thorson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/dane_thorson)

_friendship_

Asaki and Dane share a friendly, cooperative relationship built on shared adventures and mutual assistance.

### [Nymani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/nymani)

_professional_

Asaki is Nymani's superior and mentor, guiding him in his duties as a ranger.

### [Sindbad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/sindbad)

_friendship_

Asaki has a fond, playful relationship with Sindbad, the ship's cat, often interacting with him affectionately.

### [Medic Tau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/medic_tau)

_friendship_

Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems.

### [Captain Jellico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/captain_jellico)

_professional_

Jellico and Asaki work together as allies, coordinating efforts between the Solar Queen crew and the planetary rangers.

### [Captain Jellico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/captain_jellico)

_professional_

Jellico and Asaki work together as allies, coordinating efforts between the Solar Queen crew and the planetary rangers.

### [Medic Tau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/medic_tau)

_friendship_

Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems.

### [Nymani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/nymani)

_professional_

Asaki is Nymani's superior and mentor, guiding him in his duties as a ranger.

### [Dane Thorson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/dane_thorson)

_friendship_

Asaki and Dane share a friendly, cooperative relationship built on shared adventures and mutual assistance.

### [Sindbad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/sindbad)

_friendship_

Asaki has a fond, playful relationship with Sindbad, the ship's cat, often interacting with him affectionately.

## In the story

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

Invites the crew to Khatka; concerned about a magical threat to his world.

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

Explains the legend of the graz graveyard and the taming process, and expresses concern about Lumbrilo's ambitions.

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

Admits he hopes Tau will eliminate Lumbrilo, swears a blood oath to protect the off-worlders, and leads the group after the flitter crash.

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

Kills the rock ape with a fast needler shot; warns the group about the fire-wasp nest; provides native remedy for stings; investigates the death pit and identifies poacher activity.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/v)

Flies into a rage against Lumbrilo, hurls a rock at the phantom ape, and struggles to control his emotions. Presses the party to find a way over the range to assemble a punitive force.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/vi)

Kills a graz bull with his needler, advises against returning to shore, and discovers the poacher camp.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/vii)

Leads the group, evaluates the camp, and agrees to the feigned panic plan.

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

Conducts an inquiry with Jellico, rounds up prisoners, and invites the crew to visit the Zoboru preserve.

## Links

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