# Triplanetary — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Triplanetary by E. E. Smith.

- [Triplanetary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/triplanetary.md): The chapter introduces the cosmic conflict between the Arisians and Eddorians, detailing the Arisians' plan to guide evolution across the universe to create a force capable of opposing the Eddorians. It covers the rise a
- [Book I: Dawn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/book-i-dawn.md): The chapter introduces the cosmic conflict between the Arisians and Eddorians, detailing the Arisians' guided evolution of humanity and the hidden manipulation of history. It covers the rise and fall of Atlantis, the Rom
- [I: Arisia and Eddore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/i-arisia-and-eddore.md): The chapter introduces the cosmic conflict between two ancient races, Arisia and Eddore, during the collision of two galaxies. The Arisians, humanoid and mentally advanced, encounter the Eddorians, a ruthless, power-driv
- [The Fall of Atlantis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/ii-the-fall-of-atlantis.md): The Eddorian Innermost Circle, led by the All-Highest, reviews the Great Plan and identifies four problematic planets in the other galaxy, including Sol III (Earth). Gharlane, as Master Number Two, is assigned to take co
- [Eddore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/i-eddore.md): The All-Highest of the Eddorians convenes the Innermost Circle to review the Great Plan, noting that four planets in the other galaxy—Sol III, Rigel IV, Velantia III, and Palain VII—are not being controlled properly. Gha
- [II: Arisia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/ii-arisia.md): The Arisian Elder Thinkers convene in fusion to present a visualization of the cosmic conflict with Eddore, outlining the five immutable basics of their strategy: only mental force can overcome the Eddorians, the Galacti
- [Atlantis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/iii-atlantis.md): Faros Ariponides convenes a secret meeting with his top advisors—Psychologist Talmonides, Statesman Cleto, Minister Philamon, Minister Marxes, and Officer Artomenes—to discuss the global crisis of unrest and suspicion th
- [III: The Fall of Rome](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/iii-the-fall-of-rome.md): The chapter opens with an Eddorian conversation between the All-Highest and Gharlane, who discusses his manipulation of Rome through figures like Mithradates, Sulla, and Marius, and his plan for Nero to destroy the repub
- [Eddore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/i-eddore.md): The All-Highest of Eddore commends Gharlane for his work on Earth, particularly the destruction of Atlantis and the manipulation of Rome. Gharlane expresses frustration with the constant attention required by short-lived
- [II: Arisia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/ii-arisia.md): The Arisian Watchman Eukonidor, still youthful despite the ages, discusses with Drounli the inevitable fall of Rome. Drounli explains that Nero, who is actually Gharlane of Eddore, must be allowed to act freely, as any i
- [Rome](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/iii-rome.md): In Nero's Rome, gladiator Patroclus conspires with Livius and others to assassinate Nero, but their plot fails due to Nero's Eddorian powers. Patroclus is killed in the arena, and the Arisian Elders allow Rome to fall as
- [Book II: The World War](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/book-ii-the-world-war.md): The chapter covers the onset and progression of World War I, focusing on the experiences of Captain Ralph Kinnison and the early involvement of the Triplanetary Service. It details the strategic maneuvers, the use of new
- [1918](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/iv-1918.md): Captain Ralph Kinnison, an American pilot in World War I, is shot down behind enemy lines but escapes to friendly territory. After delivering a critical message to General Weatherby, he is severely wounded by artillery f
- [1941](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/v-1941.md): The chapter opens on December 7, 1941, with Ralph and Eunice Kinnison learning of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Ralph, a fifty-one-year-old veteran and Ph.D. in organic chemistry, is rejected for military service due to ag
- [VI: 19—?](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/vi-19.md): The chapter depicts the climax of a devastating global war, focusing on Theodore Kinnison's heroic actions as a Techno aboard the CR10685. Despite his skill and bravery, he is killed by an atomic missile. Gharlane of Edd
- [Book III: Triplanetary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/book-iii-triplanetary.md): The chapter introduces the Triplanetary League and its struggle against the pirate threat, focusing on the early career of Conway Costigan and his involvement with the space service.
- [VII: Pirates of Space](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/vii-pirates-of-space.md): The Interplanetary liner Hyperion, under Captain Bradley, is attacked by a powerful pirate vessel. Despite advanced defenses, the pirates disable the ship and board it. First Officer Conway Costigan, Captain Bradley, and
- [In Roger's Planetoid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/viii-in-roger-s-planetoid.md): Costigan, Bradley, and Clio Marsden escape from Roger's planetoid after sabotaging its gravity generators and engaging in a weightless combat with Roger, who is revealed to be controlled by Gharlane of Eddore. They flee 
- [Fleet Against Planetoid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/ix-fleet-against-planetoid.md): The Triplanetary League's heavy cruiser Chicago responds to the distress call of the Hyperion, which has been gassed with Vee-Two. A secret Service operative, Cleve, reveals himself to the captain using a golden meteor b
- [X: Within the Red Veil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/x-within-the-red-veil.md): Gharlane (as Roger) probes his own suppressed memories of an ancient Arisian contact, while the Nevian cruiser under Nerado destroys his planetoid and captures the Terrestrials Costigan, Clio, and Bradley. The Nevians, i
- [Nevian Strife](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xi-nevian-strife.md): Costigan and Clio confess their love for each other aboard the Nevian spaceship. The vessel arrives at the besieged Third City, where the Nevians are under attack from deep-sea fish in armored fortresses. Nerado delivers
- [Worm, Submarine, and Freedom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xii-worm-submarine-and-freedom.md): Costigan, Bradley, and Clio repair their stolen Nevian lifeboat and attempt to escape Nevia. They are attacked by a giant worm-like creature, which Costigan kills by boiling it alive. The commotion attracts a submarine c
- [The Hill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xiii-the-hill.md): The heavy cruiser Chicago observes the destruction of Roger's planetoid and the Triplanetary fleet from a distance. Lyman Cleveland records the battle with his ultracameras, but finds the aftermath baffling: all spacesui
- [The Super-Ship Is Launched](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xiv-the-super-ship-is-launched.md): After weeks of preparation, the super-ship Boise is launched on its maiden flight with only Rodebush and Cleveland aboard, despite Samms' concerns. The launch causes a massive explosion and disappearance of the vessel, l
- [XV: Specimens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xv-specimens.md): After their failed escape attempt, Costigan, Bradley, and Clio are recaptured by Nerado and taken to Nevia, where they are subjected to dehumanizing scientific examinations as mere specimens. Despite their resistance, th
- [Super-Ship in Action](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xvi-super-ship-in-action.md): Doctor Frederick Rodebush and Lyman Cleveland test Triplanetary's new inertialess super-ship, enduring severe vertigo during their first jump. They find themselves two light-years from Earth and confirm that only four ho
- [Roger Carries On](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xvii-roger-carries-on.md): Gray Roger escapes the destruction of his planetoid by the Nevians, taking a select group of scientists and machinery in a small section. He lands on a hostile, cold world with monstrous flora and fauna, seeking to rebui
- [XVIII: The Specimens Escape](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xviii-the-specimens-escape.md): Costigan, Clio, and Bradley are held captive in separate Nevian cities. Feigning a hunger strike, Costigan secures a laboratory, secretly manufactures Vee-Two poison gas, and escapes his prison, gassing the city. He stea
- [Giants Meet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/triplanetary_se/chapters/xix-giants-meet.md): The Triplanetary super-ship Boise, under Rodebush and Cleveland, intercepts Costigan's distress call from deep space. After a near miss due to extreme velocity, they locate the speedster carrying Costigan, Clio Marsden, 

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