# Islands of Space — Character guide

> Key figures in Islands of Space by John W. Campbell.

- [Dr. Richard Arcot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/dr_richard_arcot.md): Brilliant physicist and inventor who leads humanity's first interstellar expedition.
- [Morey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/morey.md): Wealthy financier and Arcot's close friend who funds and joins the space voyage.
- [Wade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/wade.md): Mathematical genius and third member of the core exploration team.
- [Torlos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/torlos.md): Giant alien from a high-gravity world who becomes a powerful ally.
- [John Fuller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/john_fuller.md): Young adventurer who joins the crew and proves his courage.
- [Tharlano](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/tharlano.md): Wise elder of the Nansalian race who provides crucial guidance.
- [Sator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/sator.md): Ruler of the Satorians, a hostile alien civilization.
- [Nansal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/nansal.md): Leader of the Nansalian people, a peaceful alien race.
- [Robert Morey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/robert_morey.md): Son of the elder Morey, a young crew member.
- [Arthur Morey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/arthur_morey.md): Another son of the Morey family, part of the expedition.
- [Weakmuscles Fuller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/islands_of_space_se/characters/weakmuscles_fuller.md): Nicknamed for his slight build, a member of the crew.

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