Character guide

Nah-ee-lah

major

Also known as Nah, Nah-ee, Nah-ee-lah the Nonovar, the Nonovar, little Nah-ee-lah

A Nonovar princess of the Moon, central love interest and key figure in the lunar conflict.

Julian

major

Also known as Julian 5th, Julian 1st, Julian 2nd, Julian 3rd, Julian 6th, Julian 9th, Julian 8th, Julian 18th, Julian 20th, Brother Julian 9th

A recurring protagonist across generations, fighting against the Kalkar regime and for freedom.

Orthis

major

Also known as Lieutenant Commander Orthis, Or-this, The Or-this, Brother General Or-this, General Or-this

A brilliant but treacherous Kalkar scientist and military leader who betrays humanity.

The Kalkars

major

Also known as Kalkars, The Kalkars, the accursed Kalkars, the hated Kalkars

The monstrous, oppressive race that conquers Earth and the Moon, serving as the primary antagonists.

Julian 5th

major

Also known as Julian

The original Julian, an Earth astronaut who crash-lands on the Moon and begins the saga.

Juana

supporting

Also known as Juana St. John

A strong-willed Earth woman who becomes a key ally and love interest in the resistance.

Peter Johansen

supporting

Also known as Peter, Johansen

An Earth pilot and companion to Julian 5th on the voyage to the Moon.

Norton

supporting

Also known as young Norton, Mr. Norton, Moon Norton

A later-generation Earthman who leads the fight against the Kalkars on the Moon.

Ko-tah

supporting

Also known as Ko-tah the Javadar, the Javadar, Javadar, Ko, the false Ko-tah, XII Ko-Tah

A treacherous Javadar who threatens the princess and seeks power for himself.

Ga-va-go

supporting

Also known as Ga, Old Ga-va-go

An elderly Va-gas leader who guides the Earthmen through the Moon's dangers.

Mother

supporting

Also known as poor Mother

The mother of the Julian line, a nurturing figure in the family saga.

Raban

supporting

Also known as VIII Raban, Raban the Giant

A giant Kalkar leader and brutal antagonist in the later parts of the story.

Moh-goh

supporting

Also known as Moh-goh the Paladar

A Paladar (priest) of the Moon, serving the Kalkar regime.

Father

supporting

The father figure in the Julian dynasty, a leader in the resistance.

Jim Thompson

supporting

Also known as Jim

An Earth soldier and loyal comrade in the fight against the Kalkars.

Red Lightning

supporting

Also known as Lightning, Leading Red Lightning

A Native American warrior and leader of the desert clans in the resistance.

Mollie Sheehan

supporting

Also known as Mollie

A spirited Earth woman who joins the rebellion and becomes a key figure.

Soor

minor

A Kalkar officer and antagonist in the later lunar conflicts.

The Kash Guard

minor

Also known as Kash Guard, the Kash Guard

The elite Kalkar military force that enforces the regime's will.

Vonbulen

minor

Also known as Brother Vonbulen

A Kalkar brother and official in the oppressive lunar government.

Sagroth

minor

Also known as Sagroth the Jemadar, the Jemadar, Jemadar, the Emperor Sagroth, Sagroth of Laythe

The Jemadar (emperor) of Laythe, a ruler on the Moon.

Bethelda

minor

Also known as VII Bethelda

A female character from the Moon, involved in the later dynastic struggles.

West

minor

Also known as Mr. West

An Earth official and ally in the early space voyage.

Jay

minor

Also known as Mr. Jay

An Earth official involved in the early space mission planning.

Laythe

minor

Also known as Jemadar of Laythe, the Jemadar, The Jemadar of Laythe, the new Jemadar

A ruler of the lunar city Laythe, often a title held by various characters.

Saku

minor

A Nipon (Japanese) character encountered in the later desert adventures.

O'Konnor

minor

Also known as Okonnor

An Earth soldier and comrade in the resistance against the Kalkars.

Pthav

minor

A Kalkar official or officer in the lunar hierarchy.

Jarth

minor

Also known as Jarth the Jemadar, the Jemadar, a Jemadar

A Jemadar of Laythe, a ruler during the later lunar conflicts.

Gapth

minor

A Kalkar character, possibly a guard or minor official.

The Wolf

minor

A desert clan leader and ally in the later resistance.

Orrin Colby

minor

Also known as Colby, Orrin

An Earth soldier and member of the resistance movement.

The Laytheans

minor

Also known as Laytheans

The people of the lunar city Laythe, often in conflict with the Kalkars.

The Twentyfour

minor

Also known as Twentyfour

A group or council of Kalkar leaders.

Va-gas

minor

Also known as Va-nah, The Va-gas

A quadrupedal humanoid race native to the Moon, encountered early in the story.

Earth Man

minor

Also known as the Earth Man

A generic term for Earth humans, often referring to the protagonist Julian.

Zo-al

minor

Also known as Zo

A minor lunar character, possibly a servant or attendant.

Samuels

minor

Also known as old Samuels, Old Samuels, Samuels the Jew

An Earth merchant or trader encountered in the later parts.

Barsoom

minor

Also known as The Barsoom

The spaceship that carries the first Earthmen to the Moon.

Yank

minor

Also known as Dirty Yank

A derogatory term for an American, used by Kalkars or enemies.

The Officer

minor

An unnamed Kalkar or Earth officer appearing in various scenes.

Nipons

minor

Also known as The Nipons, the little Nipons

Japanese people or soldiers encountered in the desert resistance.

Rain Cloud

minor

Also known as The Rain Cloud

A Native American character and ally in the desert clans.

John Carter

minor

Also known as Mars, that deathless Virginian

A legendary Earthman who traveled to Mars, mentioned as a historical figure.

The Kolrados

minor

Also known as Kolrados

A group or tribe encountered in the lunar or desert regions.

Barsoomians

minor

The inhabitants of Mars, referenced in the prologue and lore.

The Jemadav

minor

Also known as Jemadav, Jemadav of Jemadavs

A high-ranking Kalkar title, possibly a supreme ruler.

The Stranger

minor

An unidentified character appearing briefly in the narrative.

Corrigan

minor

Also known as Dennis Corrigan

An Earth soldier and member of the resistance.

The Red Hawk

minor

Also known as Red Hawk

A title or alias for a Native American leader in the desert clans.

The Rattlesnake

minor

A desert clan member or ally in the resistance.

Earth Men

minor

Also known as the Earth Men

Generic term for human astronauts or soldiers from Earth.

Ko-vo

minor

Also known as Ko-vo the Kamadar, Ko-tah

A Kamadar (official) on the Moon, possibly a variant of Ko-tah.

Ju-lan-fit

minor

Also known as Javadar, Ju-lan Javadar, Ju-lan the Javadar

A Javadar (lunar noble) appearing in the story.

The Moon Maid

minor

Also known as VII The Moon Maid Escapes

A title for Nah-ee-lah, the lunar princess.

Hoffmeyer

minor

A minor Earth character, possibly a scientist or officer.

The Vulture

minor

Also known as Vulture

A desert clan member or enemy in the later parts.

Tav

minor

Also known as Presently Tav

A minor lunar character, possibly a servant or guide.

The Kash Guards

minor

Also known as Kash Guards

Members of the elite Kalkar military guard.

The Flag

minor

A symbol of the resistance, possibly a character's name or title.

The Jemadars

minor

Also known as Jemadars, Jemadar of Jemadars

The ruling council or class of Kalkar leaders.

Brother

minor

Also known as Brother General Or-this

A Kalkar title for a religious or military brother.

Julians

minor

Also known as the Julians

The dynasty of Julian descendants across generations.

Laythean

minor

Also known as A Laythean

An inhabitant of the lunar city Laythe.

Moses

minor

A biblical figure mentioned in passing, not a character.

The Butcher

minor

Also known as X The Butcher

A Kalkar executioner or brutal official.

Americans

minor

The American people, referenced as a group in the narrative.

The Rock

minor

A desert clan member or landmark in the later story.