Invaders from the Infinite · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Invaders from the Infinite by John W. Campbell.
Arcot
major
Also known as Dr. Arcot, Dr. Arcot senior, Arcot junior
A brilliant Earth scientist who leads humanity's defense against alien threats.
Morey
major
Also known as Swiftly Morey, First Morey
Arcot's close colleague and fellow scientist, aiding in technological breakthroughs.
Wade
major
Also known as Talso Wade, Talso, Dramatically Wade, Quickly Wade
A key member of Arcot's team, often involved in piloting and combat.
Russ Evans
supporting
Also known as Evans, Chief Pilot Russ Evans
Chief pilot of the expedition, skilled in navigating dangerous space.
Zezdon Afthen
supporting
Also known as Afthen, Zezdon
A Thessian physicist who allies with Earth against common foes.
The Thessians
supporting
Also known as Thessians, The remaining Thessians
An alien race from Thessia, initially encountered as allies.
Stel Felso Theu
minor
Also known as Stel Felso
A Thessian scientist and colleague of Zezdon Afthen.
Torlos
minor
A powerful alien being encountered during the journey.
Thett
supporting
Also known as XXIV Thett Prepares
A mysterious entity or force that prepares for conflict.
Zezdon Fentes
minor
Also known as Fentes
Another Thessian, possibly a leader or scientist.
The Talsonian
minor
Also known as Talsonian
An individual from the Talson race, encountered in space.
Thalt
minor
Also known as Sthanto, Sthanto Thalt, Oh Sthanto
A being from the Sthanto race, possibly a leader.
Ranstud
minor
A minor character, possibly an alien or human.
Fuller
minor
A human character, possibly a scientist or crew member.
The Venonians
supporting
Also known as Venonians
An alien race from Venone, often hostile.
Sirius
minor
A star system or entity, possibly a location or alien race.
The Galactians
minor
Also known as Galactians
An ancient or powerful galactic race.
Dad
minor
Arcot's father, mentioned in passing.
Zezdon Inthel
minor
Also known as Inthel
A Thessian chemist, part of the scientific delegation.
The Terrestrians
minor
Also known as terrestrians
Another name for Earth humans, used in contrast to aliens.
Taj Lamor
minor
A minor alien character, possibly a leader.
Nitsu Thansi
minor
A minor character, possibly an alien.
The Ancient Masters
minor
Also known as Ancient Masters
A legendary precursor race mentioned in the story.
The Ortolian
minor
Also known as Ortolian
An individual from the Ortol race.
The Ancient Mariner
minor
Also known as Ancient Mariner, the Mariner
A poetic reference, not a literal character.
The Sirians
minor
Also known as Sirians
Inhabitants of the Sirius system.
Ortol
minor
A planet or alien race encountered early in the story.
Death
minor
A personification or concept, not a literal character.
Venone
minor
A planet or alien race, home of the Venonians.
The Ortolians
minor
Also known as Ortolians
The people of Ortol.
Sthanto
minor
Also known as Great Sthanto
A deity or leader of the Sthanto race.
The Venonian
minor
Also known as Venonian
An individual from Venone.
Venus
minor
The planet Venus, possibly a location.
The Thessian
minor
Also known as Thessian
An individual from Thessia.
Tho Stan Drel
minor
A minor alien character.
The Talsonians
minor
Also known as Talsonians
The people of Talson.
Earthman
minor
A generic term for a human from Earth.
