Character guide

Tom Corbett

major

Also known as Tom, Corbett, Cadet Corbett, Cadet Tom Corbett

A cadet at the Space Academy, central to the story's action.

Roger Manning

major

Also known as Manning, Cadet Manning, Candidate Manning

A cadet and friend of Tom, known for his technical skills.

Astro

major

Also known as Cadet Astro

A Venusian cadet and loyal member of the unit.

Steve Strong

supporting

Also known as Strong, Captain Strong, Captain Steve Strong

The commanding officer of the cadets, a seasoned space veteran.

Warrant Officer McKenny

supporting

Also known as McKenny

A warrant officer at the Space Academy, often overseeing cadets.

Dr. Joan Dale

supporting

Also known as Dr. Dale, Joan, Joan Dale

A scientist and doctor involved with the cadets' missions.

Tony Richards

minor

Also known as Richards

A cadet and friend of the main trio.

Commander Walters

minor

Also known as Walters

A high-ranking officer in the Solar Guard.

Al James

minor

Also known as James

A cadet or crew member, appears in supporting roles.

Mr. Bernard

minor

Also known as Bernard

An instructor or official at the academy.

Lady Venus

minor

Also known as Venus, the Lady Venus

A Venusian dignitary or figure encountered by the cadets.

Al Dixon

minor

Also known as Dixon, Allen

A cadet or crew member with limited appearances.

Philip Morgan

minor

Also known as Phil Morgan, Phil, Morgan

A candidate at the academy, sometimes a rival.

Cadet Herbert

minor

Also known as Herbert

A cadet with minor appearances in the story.

Mike

minor

A minor character, possibly a cadet or crew member.

Charlie Wolcheck

minor

Also known as Wolcheck, young Wolcheck

A young cadet or trainee with limited role.

Jon Builker

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

Sam Jones

minor

Also known as Sam, Jones

A minor character, possibly a cadet.

Schohari

minor

A Venusian character or name mentioned in the story.

McAvoy

minor

A minor character, possibly an officer.

Billy Houseman

minor

Also known as Bill Houseman, Houseman

A minor character, possibly a cadet.

Al Davison

minor

Also known as Davison

A minor character with a few mentions.

Swift

minor

A minor character, possibly a crew member.

Lieutenant Judson Saminsky

minor

Also known as Lieutenant Saminsky

An officer in the Solar Guard.

Addy Garcia

minor

Also known as Addy

A minor character, possibly a cadet.

Lieutenant Wolcheck

minor

Also known as Wolcheck

An officer, possibly related to Charlie Wolcheck.

Joe Bernard

minor

Also known as Bernard

A minor character, possibly related to Mr. Bernard.

Mr. Zewbriski

minor

Also known as Zewbriski

A minor character mentioned briefly.