# The Cosmic Computer — Character guide

> Key figures in The Cosmic Computer by H. Beam Piper.

- [Conn Maxwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/conn_maxwell.md): Young man returning to Poictesme to uncover the secrets of the legendary computer Merlin.
- [Rodney Maxwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/rodney_maxwell.md): Conn's father, a prominent figure on Poictesme involved in local politics and the Merlin project.
- [Merlin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/merlin.md): A legendary super-computer rumored to be hidden on Poictesme, sought by many.
- [Kurt Fawzi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/kurt_fawzi.md): A rival businessman and political figure on Poictesme, often opposing the Maxwells.
- [Colonel Klem Zareff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/colonel_zareff.md): A military officer from the Terran Federation stationed on Poictesme.
- [Wade Lucas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/wade_lucas.md): A scientist and rival of Conn, involved in the search for Merlin.
- [Yves Jacquemont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/yves_jacquemont.md): A local merchant and father of Sylvie, allied with the Maxwells.
- [Flora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/flora.md): A woman on Poictesme, possibly connected to the Maxwell family.
- [Mike Shanlee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/mike_shanlee.md): A retired general and friend of Rodney Maxwell.
- [Sylvie Jacquemont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/sylvie_jacquemont.md): Daughter of Yves Jacquemont and a love interest for Conn.
- [Tom Brangwyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/tom_brangwyn.md): A local pilot and friend of Conn Maxwell.
- [Jerry Rivas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/jerry_rivas.md): A young man from Poictesme, part of Conn's circle.
- [Carl Leibert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/carl_leibert.md): A businessman and associate of Kurt Fawzi.
- [Lester Dawes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/lester_dawes.md): A local politician and ally of the Maxwells.
- [Professor Dolf Kellton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/dolf_kellton.md): An elderly professor and historian on Poictesme.
- [General Foxx Travis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/foxx_travis.md): A retired Federation general living on Poictesme.
- [Anse Dawes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/anse_dawes.md): Brother of Lester Dawes, a local character.
- [Harriet Barne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_cosmic_computer_se/characters/harriet_barne.md): A woman on Poictesme, possibly a ship name personified.

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