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The Series

Background on the Perry Rhodan-Series


Who or What Is Perry Rhodan?

To answer this question we must give two answers. On the one hand, Perry Rhodan is the title of the world's largest science fiction series. On the other hand, Perry Rhodan is the main character of the series.

The series was begun in 1961 by K. H. Scheer (Karl-Herbert Scheer) and Clark Darlton (Walter Ernsting). Since then some 22 other authors have contributed to the series, of which 10 have been regular contributors. There are three main series which appear weekly, a pocket book series which appears monthly, and a "silver volume" that is published every four months. Moreover there is a Lexicon and various Technical Manuals with cross-sectional blueprints.

At present, the main series of approximately 1,800 issues has been divided into 27 "cycles" of, usually, 50 or 100 issues each and spanning a period of almost 3000 years not including time spent time-travelling. With issue #1800 a new cycle, called Bridge to Infinity, has begun.


If Perry Rhodan Is the Main Character How Did He Live so Long?

Thanks to alien devices called Cell Activators (and, later, Cell Activator Chips) Rhodan and a small number of other companions no longer age and are fairly resistant to disease and poisoning. Although they can be killed they are relatively immortal as long as they keep their Cell Activators on or near their bodies (the Cell Activator Chip is implanted in the shoulder).

These devices were supplied to Rhodan and his companions by a psionic entity (a Super-Intelligence) known as It, who attempts to guide the development of this region of the universe. Originally, it was thought that It granted the Cell Activators to beings It thought would bring unity to the Milky Way. It was later learned that even It was a player in a much larger game involving other Super-Intelligences, other universes, and beings of even more power and higher development than the Super-Intelligences. It had chosen and guided Rhodan and his companions to help him increase his "sphere" of influence and evolve into a higher being yet and bringing along with It the inhabitants of It's sphere of influence.


So, What Has Happened in the Last 1799 Issues?

So much has happened that one can only start at the beginning.

In 1971 Rhodan landed on Luna and discovered a ship of stranded Arkonides, including Khrest and Thora. In exchange for a promise to take them home they help Rhodan to develop Terra into a small but energetic galactic power. Over the centuries Rhodan (sometimes with the help of It) and his followers have striven to bring the peoples of the galaxy together. Despite many setbacks a Galacticum, a loose confederation of the galactic peoples (many of them non-human), has developed.


What Happened at the End of the Last Cycle?

Rhodan and the crew of the Base had journeyed into the Great Void on a scientific mission. Because of a time distortion they return to the Milky Way much later than they had expected, to discover that over 30 million galactics have left the Milky Way to travel to the Hirdobaan Galaxy where the Hamamesch reside. Under the influence of the Hamamesch most of the inhabitants of the Milky Way had become painfully addicted to Hamamesch technology. The Galacticum dispatched a fleet of Blues (immune to the Hamamesch effect) to the Hirdobaan Galaxy to help Rhodan find a cure to the Hamamesch addiction. Despite this, Rhodan's hopes are centered on Geo Sheremdoc, the Terran Commissioner of the L.F.T. and Cosmic House Boss, though, the reader is aware, he is also hoping that this will convince the Galacticum to strengthen its fleet. Finally, Rhodan, the Base, and the Blue fleet are successful in healing most of the galactics. Still, there are casualties and not every planet is freed from the effects of the addiction.


In what Year Is the Story-Line Currently Occuring?

In issue #1799 the story-line concluded in the year 1220 NGC (New Galactic Calendar = 4,808 AD). Issue #1800 opens up sixty years later and the reader is plunged into a galaxy in which mysterious events have been occuring.

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Which Author Is the most Prolific?
Perry Rhodan #1 - 1799

  1.  1 - Kurt Mahr (252xs)
  2.  2 - H. G. Ewers (249xs)
  3.  3 - William Voltz (203xs)
  4.  4 - Clark Darlton (192xs)
  5.  5 - H. G. Francis (154xs)
  6.  6 - Ernst Vlcek (140xs)
  7.  7 - Hans Kneifel (90xs)
  8.  8 - Arndt Ellmer (78xs)
  9.  9 - K. H. Scheer (76xs)
  10.  10 - Peter Griese (75xs)
  11.  11 - Marianne Sydow (61xs)
  12.  12 - Roberts Feldhoff (61xs)
  13.  13 - Kurt Brand (38xs)
  14.  14 - Horst Hoffmann (37xs)
  15.  15 - Peter Terrid (36xs)
  16.  16 - Susan Schwartz (16xs)
  17.  17 - Detlev G. Winter (14xs)
  18.  18 - Thomas Ziegler (13xs)
  19.  19 - Hubert Haensel (6xs)
  20.  20 - W. W. Shols (4xs)
  21.  21 - Conrad Shepherd (3xs)
  22.  22 - Harvey Patton (1x)
  23.  23 - Mahr/Vlcek (1x)
  24.  24 - Vlcek/Griese (1x)

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Top 100 Characters

All statistics are based on information provided in the "Main Characters of the Novel" section at the beginning of each issue.


Top 100 Characters

Entire Series
Issues #1 - 1799

  1. Perry Rhodan - Heir of the Universe (971xs)
  2. Atlan - Time's Lonely One (451xs)
  3. Pucky - Savior of the Universe (413xs)
  4. Reginald Bell (297xs)
  5. Icho Tolot - the Haluter (149xs)
  6. Roi Danton - Alias, Michael Reginald Rhodan (140xs)
  7. Ras Tschubai - Teleporter of Mutants Corps (139xs)
  8. Julian Tifflor - the First Terran (128xs)
  9. Alaska Saedelaere - the Cappin-Tracker and Former Mask Bearer. Member of the Mutant Corps (118xs)
  10. Ronald Tekener - the Smiler and Player (87xs)
  11. Tako Kakuta - Teleporter of the Mutants Corps (66xs)
  12. Fellmer Lloyd - Detector, Telepath, and Chief of the New Mutants Corps (62xs)
  13. John Marshall - Telepath and Chief of the Mutants Corps (58xs)
  14. Homer G. Adams - Financial Genius and Member of the Mutants Corps (58xs)
  15. Ernst Ellert - the "New" Messenger of It (57xs)
  16. Ovaron - the Ganjo of the Ganjan Empire (52xs)
  17. Hotrenor-Taak - the Herald of the Hetos of the Seven (51xs)
  18. Galbraith Deighton - Emotion Mechanic for the New Mutants Corps and Chief of the Sol (49xs)
  19. Geoffrey Abel Waringer - Chief Terran Scientist (49xs)
  20. Melbar Kasom - Ertrusan U.S.O. Specialist (48xs)
  21. Jen Salik - Knight of the Deep (48xs)
  22. Gesil - Incarnation of Vishna, Rhodan's Wife (38xs)
  23. Anson Argyris/Vario-500 - the Robot Controler of Olymp (36xs)
  24. Dao-Lin-H'ay - the Former "Voice of Ardustaar" (36xs)
  25. Irmina Kotschistowa - MetaBio Organizer of the New Mutants Corps (35xs)
  26. Sato Ambush - the Para-Realist with Chi (35xs)
  27. Nikki Frickel - Commander of the Sorong and, later, the Tabatinga (34xs)
  28. It - the Super-Intelligence in Charge of this Sector of the Universe (33xs)
  29. Tatcher a Hainu - an A-Class Marsianer and Member of the New Mutants Corps (33xs)
  30. Dalaimoc Rorvic - a Half-Cyno and Member of the New Mutants Corps (32xs)
  31. Myles Kantor - Chief Terran Scientist (32xs)
  32. André Noir - Suggestor and Detector of the Mutants Corps (31xs)
  33. Allan D. Mercant - Chief of Solar Intelligence and Member of the Mutants Corps (30xs)
  34. Ribald Corello - the Super-Mutant and Member of the New Mutants Corps (30xs)
  35. Wuriu Sengu - Remote Seer of the Mutants Corps (30xs)
  36. Don Redhorse - Chief of the Landing Party of the Khrest (30xs)
  37. Eirene/Idinyphe - Daughter of Perry Rhodan and Gesil (30xs)
  38. Tengri Lethos - a "Custodian of the Light" (28xs)
  39. Takvorian - the "Horse Mutant", Motivator of the New Mutants Corps (27xs)
  40. Brether Faddon - a **Betschide** (27xs)
  41. Stalker - Sotho Tal-Ker, Alias, Captain Ahab (27xs)
  42. Taurec - the One-Eyed Cosmocrat (27xs)
  43. Rakal Woolver - Parasprinter of the Mutants Corps (26xs)
  44. Betty Toufry - Telepath and Telekinetic of the Mutants Corps (26xs)
  45. Surfo Mallagan - a **Betschide** (26xs)
  46. Demeter - a "Sleeping Goddess" (26xs)
  47. Voltago - Taurec's Cyber-Clone and Rhodan's Mysterious Servant (26xs)
  48. Lord Zwiebus - Neandrathal and Emotions Mechanic of the New Mutants Corps (25xs)
  49. Thora - an Arkonide Lady, Rhodan's First Wife (25xs)
  50. Tronar Woolver - Parasprinter of the Mutants Corps (24xs)
  51. Joaquin Manuel "Joak" Cascal - Terran Agent (24xs)
  52. Mentro Kosum - Emotionaut on the Marco Polo and Sol (24xs)
  53. Boyt Margor - a Psionic Motive Projector (24xs)
  54. Scoutie - a Female "Betschide" (24xs)
  55. Jennifer Thyron - the Wife of Ronald Tekener (24xs)
  56. Khrest - an Arkonide, Rhodan's Galactic Advisor (23xs)
  57. Payne Hamiller - Brilliant Researcher and a Tube on Boaard the Base (23xs)
  58. Mila Vandemar - a Structure Seer and One of the Mirror Born (23xs)
  59. Paladin - a Sigan Robot used by Team Thunderbolt (22xs)
  60. Philip - the Ennox with a Cell Activator Chip (22xs)
  61. Vishna - the Renegade "Female" Cosmocrat (22xs)
  62. Nadja Vandemar - Structure Former and One of the Mirror Born (22xs)
  63. Beodu - a Attavennok (21xs)
  64. Merceile - Cappin Scientist (20xs)
  65. Tama Yokida - Telekinetic and Molecular Transmuter of the Mutants Corps (20xs)
  66. Balton Wyt - Telekinetic of the New Mutants Corps (20xs)
  67. Paunaro - the Last Blue Nakk in the Galaxy (19xs)
  68. Domo Sokrat - Jen Salik's Halutern Assistant (19xs)
  69. Oro Masut - Roi Danton's Ertrusan Bodyguard (18xs)
  70. Heltamosch - the Designated Follower of the Raytscha (18xs)
  71. Waylon Javier - Commander of the Base (18xs)
  72. Boria Siankow - a Nexialist (18xs)
  73. Ivan Ivanovitch Goratschin - Double-Headed Nuclear Ignitor of the Mutants Corps (17xs)
  74. Kitai Ishibashi - Suggestor and Telepath of the Mutants Corps (17xs)
  75. Salaam Siin - Ophaler from the Planet Zaatur (17xs)
  76. Srimavo - the First Reincarnation of Vishna (17xs)
  77. Galto Quohlfahrt - a Robot Logician and Friend of the Posbi (16xs)
  78. Douc Langur - a Researcher for the Emperess of Therm (16xs)
  79. Testare - Alaska Saedelaere's Ex-Cappin Fragment (16xs)
  80. Moira - the Mysterious Queen (16xs)
  81. Augustus - Robot connected to the Terran Guards (15xs)
  82. Kershyll Vanne - the 7-D Man, a Man with Seven Minds (15xs)
  83. Walik Kauk - Founding Member of the Terran Guards (15xs)
  84. Ganerc - Alias, Callipso, One of the Seven Powers (15xs)
  85. Jercygehl An - the Cygride Trusted by Rhodan (15xs)
  86. Kazzenkatt - the Element of Control (15xs)
  87. Laire - a Robot in the Service of the Cosmocrats (14xs)
  88. Grek-1 - Chief of the Maahk Invasion Fleet (14xs)
  89. Plondfair - a Younger Lufke Receives the "Call" (14xs)
  90. Lafsater-Koro-Soth - Leader of the Porleyter (14xs)
  91. Clifton Callamon - the Comet Man (14xs)
  92. Harold Nyman - Commander of the Base (14xs)
  93. Dr. Armand Bysiphere - Waringer's Assistant (13xs)
  94. Gayt-Coor - Rhodan's Battle-Companion During his Brain Odyssey (13xs)
  95. Jentho Kanthal - Chief of the Terran Guards (13xs)
  96. Harno - Tele-Visor from the Anti-Matter Universe (13xs)
  97. Cart Rudo - Epsalian Commander of the Khrest II and III (13xs)
  98. Yart Fulgen - Widder Agent, Chief of the Gafif (13xs)
  99. Nachor of the Loolandre - the Armada Prince (13xs)
  100. Geo Sheremdoc - the Commissioner of the League of Free Terrans (13xs)

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Top 100 Characters
Cycle 11: The Council of the Seven

Issues #650 - 699

  1. 1 - Perry Rhodan, Heir of the Universe (26xs)
  2. 2 - Atlan, Time's Lonely One (18xs)
  3. 3 - Pucky, the Saviour of the Universe (16xs)
  4. 4 - Hotrenor-Taak, Herald of the Hetos of the Seven (15xs)
  5. 5 - Ras Tschubai, Mutants Corps, Teleporter (9xs)
  6. 6 - Leticron, First Hetran of the Milky Way (9xs)
  7. 7 - Roctin-Par, Leader of the Larisch Rebels (8xs)
  8. 8 - Reginald Bell (7xs)
  9. 9 - Fellmer Loyd, Chief of the New Mutants Corps, Telepath, Detector (5xs)
  10. 10 - Geoffrey Abel Waringer, Terran Chief Scientist (4xs)
  11. 11 - Tatcher a Hainu, Marsianer of the A-Class (4xs)
  12. 12 - Dalaimoc Rorvic, Half-Cyno (4xs)
  13. 13 - Dr. Goshmo-Khan, Hyper-Space Biologist (4xs)
  14. 14 - Orana Sestore, Perry Rhodan's Third Wife (4xs)
  15. 15 - Jaymadahr Conzentryn, Queen of the Ploohns (4xs)
  16. 16 - Alaska Saedelaere, Cappin Tracker and Former Mask-Carrier (3xs)
  17. 17 - Tako Kakuta, Mutant Corps, Teleporter (3xs)
  18. 18 - Anson Argyris/Vario-500, Robot-Emperor of Olymp (3xs)
  19. 19 - Mentro Kosum, Emotionaut of the Marco Polo/Sol (3xs)
  20. 20 - Zeus, a Giant of Goshmos Castle (3xs)
  21. 21 - Goarn Den Theinbourg, Leticron's Prisoner (3xs)
  22. 22 - Esto Conschex, Leticron's Prisoner (3xs)
  23. 23 - Icho Tolot, a Haluter (2xs)
  24. 24 - Roi Danton/Michael Reginald Rhodan (2xs)
  25. 25 - Ronald Tekener, the Smiler and the Gamer (2xs)
  26. 26 - Irmina Kotschistowa, Metabio-Organizer (2xs)
  27. 27 - Takvorian, "Mutant Knight", Movator (2xs)
  28. 28 - Balton Wyt, Mutants Corps, Telekinetic (2xs)
  29. 29 - Powlor Ortokur, Over-Life Specialist from Oxtorne (2xs)
  30. 30 - Neryman Tulocky, Over-Life Specialist from Oxtorne (2xs)
  31. 31 - Muszo Hetchic, Admiral of the U.S.O. (2xs)
  32. 32 - Alpar Goronkon, the Last True Magus (2xs)
  33. 33 - Stackon Mervan, He Arrived in the Maelstrom (2xs)
  34. 34 - Zamahr Abartes, Mervan's Companion (2xs)
  35. 35 - Ablither Greimoon, Mervan's Companion (2xs)
  36. 36 - Tessen Amun, Mevan's Companion (2xs)
  37. 37 - Willpuhr Amph Taccatsch, "Tiny" Advisor (2xs)
  38. 38 - Mascotosch, Taccatsch's First Ruler (2xs)
  39. 39 - Krolterfahrn - a Greiko Visits the Galaxy (2xs)
  40. 40 - Braunter "Goethe" Schulz, U.S.O. Agent on Tahun (2xs)
  41. 41 - Ganerc (alias, Callibso), One of the Seven Powers (1x)
  42. 42 - Colonel Toronar Kasom, Melbar Kasom's Great-Uncle (1x)
  43. 43 - Nathan, the Great Computer on Luna (1x)
  44. 44 - Chebprparczete Faynybret, the Chief-Dierector of the Interstellar Specialists Corps (1x)
  45. 45 - Ermigoa, a Woman from Lemuria with a Cell Activator (1x)
  46. 46 - Hubert Selvin Maurice, Commander of the S.G.A. (1x)
  47. 47 - Pos-1, Robot-Commander of Box-7149 (1x)
  48. 48 - Yandikor, Leticron's Confidante (1x)
  49. 49 - Calloberian, a Xisrape (1x)
  50. 50 - Aulmorm, a Cyclops from Peyntepor (1x)
  51. 51 - Piloon Bonhero, Chief-Heir of a Large Combine (1x)
  52. 52 - Martola Bonhero, an old Lady Who Would Become a Murderess (1x)
  53. 53 - Ramon Prince, a Young Scientist (1x)
  54. 54 - Siete-Torr, Deliverer of Shocking Messages (1x)
  55. 55 - Rottan-Ctass, Commander of a Fortress (1x)
  56. 56 - Kayndell, a Cosmo-Psychologist (1x)
  57. 57 - Evon Scruggs, a Cemetary Administrator (1x)
  58. 58 - Pontel Lavnoy, the Inventor of the K.P.L.-Device (1x)
  59. 59 - Loremaar-Hunut, Hotrenor-Taak's Secretary (1x)
  60. 60 - Kell Peppoing, Systems Analyst (1x)
  61. 61 - Tastir, a Vincranish Pilot (1x)
  62. 62 - Testur, a Vincranish Pilot (1x)
  63. 63 - Izai-Ronon, Victim of an Insidius Murder (1x)
  64. 64 - Ivec-Tanhor, Sole Son of Izai-Ronon (1x)
  65. 65 - Mang Hetely, Communications Officer of the Posbis (1x)
  66. 66 - Eygel Hoschtra, Inventor of the Hoschtra-Ventils (1x)
  67. 67 - Speech, a "Schizophrenic" Robot (1x)
  68. 68 - Feryn Maytusz, a Young Officer (1x)
  69. 69 - Antal Manander, a Bomb Searcher (1x)
  70. 70 - Gura de Noe, a Bomb Searcher (1x)
  71. 71 - Peter Milrath, a Bomb Searcher (1x)
  72. 72 - Ephron Halmashi, an Inspector for the Hetos (1x)
  73. 73 - Hartranta-Too, Commander of the Larens on Olymp (1x)
  74. 74 - Quicklab, Leticron's Robot Confidante (1x)
  75. 75 - Walter Kendall, a Victim of Leticron (1x)
  76. 76 - Carsoner Airhahn, a Victim of Leticron (1x)
  77. 77 - Quanta Chierson, a Victim of Leticron (1x)
  78. 78 - Spanger - Leticron's Competition (1x)
  79. 79 - Nos Gaimor - Leticron's Competition (1x)
  80. 80 - Thornt Epitcher - Sacrificed himself for Humanity (1x)
  81. 81 - Paylusche-Pamo - Chancellor of Chmorl University (1x)
  82. 82 - Frank Eigk - Paylusche's Assistant (1x)
  83. 83 - Frank Chmorl-Pamo - A Person from the Retort (1x)
  84. 84 - Simo San - An Impolite Sigan (1x)
  85. 85 - Poleicra - Leticron's Delegate (1x)
  86. 86 - Colonel Lerg Mopron - Commander of the EX-8977 (1x)
  87. 87 - Colonel Fascho Lohompy - Mopron's Colleague (1x)
  88. 88 - Worden Keemura - First Officer of the EX-8977 (1x)
  89. 89 - Carissa Nikori - Chief Navigator of the EX-8977 (1x)
  90. 90 - Gulvy-Tau - God-Emperor of New Lemuria (1x)
  91. 91 - Bentejac - Speaker for the God-Emperor (1x)
  92. 92 - Skopein - An Outcast from his Tribe (1x)
  93. 93 - Poorch - A Molecular Transformer (1x)
  94. 94 - Eymontop - Second Vesyr of the Pariscanish Fleet (1x)
  95. 95 - Phryl - Eymontop's Symbiot (1x)
  96. 96 - Kartop - A Man Disgraced (1x)
  97. 97 - Asen - Second Officer of the Pinor (1x)
  98. 98 - Nara Malinowa - Commander of the Observer I (1x)
  99. 99 - Baryl-Torn - A Larish Scientist (1x)
  100. 100 - Weyh-Toak - A Larish Scientist (1x)

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Top 100 Characters
Cycle 17: The Endless Armada

Issues #1100-1199

  1. 1 - Perry Rhodan, Heir of Universe (44xs)
  2. 2 - Reginald Bell (23xs)
  3. 3 - Taurec, the One-Eyed Cosmocrat (16xs)
  4. 4 - Vishna, the Renegade Cosmocrat (15xs)
  5. 5 - Jercygehl An, the Cygride becomes Rhodan's Confidante (15xs)
  6. 6 - Ernst Ellert, the "New" Messenger from It (14xs)
  7. 7 - Pucky, the Savior of the Universe (13xs)
  8. 8 - Nachor of the Loolandre, the Armada Prince (9xs)
  9. 9 - Eric Weidenburn, Founder of the Mining Circle Stac (9xs)
  10. 10 - Parwondov, Commander of the Armada Forge-Ship Hortevon (9xs)
  11. 11 - Chthon, the "Four-Dimensional" Shadow of Taurec (9xs)
  12. 12 - Ras Tschubai, Mutants Corps Teleporter (8xs)
  13. 13 - Julian Tifflor, the First Terran (8xs)
  14. 14 - Roi Danton/Michael Reginald Rhodan (7xs)
  15. 15 - Galbraith Deighton, Emotion Mechanic and Chief of the SolAb (6xs)
  16. 16 - Geoffrey Abel Waringer, Terran Chief Scientist (6xs)
  17. 17 - Waylon Javier, Commander of the Base (6xs)
  18. 18 - Alaska Saedelaere, the Cappin Tracker (5xs)
  19. 19 - Gesil, an Incarnation of Vishna, Perry Rhodan's Wife (5xs)
  20. 20 - Clifton Callamon, the Comet Man (5xs)
  21. 21 - Kazzenkatts, the Element of Control (5xs)
  22. 22 - Grek-336, a Maahk from the Future (5xs)
  23. 23 - Carzel Boon, Spacemaster of the Sool-Docks (5xs)
  24. 24 - Schovkrodon, an Armada Smithie (5xs)
  25. 25 - Chmekyr, the Doorman of the Loolandre (5xs)
  26. 26 - Atlan, Time's Lonely One (4xs)
  27. 27 - Jen Salik, a Knight of the Deep (4xs)
  28. 28 - Sato Ambush, the Para-Realist with Ki (4xs)
  29. 29 - Demeter, the "Sleeping Goddess" (4xs)
  30. 30 - Si'it, Commander of the Trulit Tyrr (4xs)
  31. 31 - Seth-Apophis, an Anti-Super-Intelligence (4xs)
  32. 32 - Losridder-Orn, Leader of the Barbarian Hordes (4xs)
  33. 33 - Leo Durk, Member of the Loolandre Guards (4xs)
  34. 34 - Quartson, an Armada Smithie (4xs)
  35. 35 - Halmsew, an Armada Smithie (4xs)
  36. 36 - Brether Faddon, a Betschide (3xs)
  37. 37 - Stallion Dove, a Oxtornish League Specialist (3xs)
  38. 38 - Stronker Keen, a Mann with Strong Psionic Powers (3xs)
  39. 39 - Stone Nightlight, Order-Man of the Virus Empire (3xs)
    40 - Jotho Manahe, a Captured Weidenburnianer (3xs)
  40. 41 - Simone Keim, a Captured Weidenburnianer (3xs)
  41. 42 - Merg Coolafe, a Businessman from Lepso (3xs)
  42. 43 - Verkutzon, an Armada Smithie (3xs)
  43. 44 - Digitalis Aura, a Sigan (3xs)
  44. 45 - Carwanhov, a Lord of the Armada Forge-Ship Mogodon (3xs)
  45. 46 - Morkenschrot, a Commander of the Gavok (3xs)
  46. 47 - G'irp, He Defended the World of a Hundred Suns (3xs)
  47. 48 - Russelwussel, He Defended the World of a Hundred Suns (3xs)
  48. 49 - Icho Tolot, the Haluter (2xs)
  49. 50 - Irmina Kotschistowa, Mutants Corps Metabio-Organizer (2xs)
  50. 51 - It, the Super-Intelligence (2xs)
  51. 52 - Surfo Mallagan, a Betschide (2xs)
  52. 53 - Balton Wyt, Mutants Corps Telekinetic (2xs)
  53. 54 - Quiupu, the "Cosmic Orphan" (2xs)
  54. 55 - Tanwalzen, Solaner, Chief Technician on the Sol (2xs)
  55. 56 - Aarn Valdecci, a Captured Weidenburnianer (2xs)
  56. 57 - Les Zeron, a Multi-Disciplinary Scientist (2xs)
  57. 58 - Arker Kwohn, Commander of the Frost (2xs)
  58. 59 - Chovkrodon, a Silberner (2xs)
  59. 60 - Belice, She Claimed the Virus Empire (2xs)
  60. 61 - Yamisch Coolafe, Merg's Upright Brother (2xs)
  61. 62 - Crduun, an Armada Salvager (2xs)
  62. 63 - Nachkoemmling, a Powerful Man of the Klong Dynasty (2xs)
  63. 64 - Duurn Harbelon, a Spaceflight Steward of the Sool-Docks (2xs)
  64. 65 - Lynda Zontar, She Advised in Captivity (2xs)
  65. 66 - Andrew Denkbar, a Master Pilot (2xs)
  66. 67 - Prinar Dolg, Government Official of the Four Suns Empire (2xs)
  67. 68 - Catewnor, Parwondov's Colleague (2xs)
  68. 69 - Meegoron, Parwondov's Colleague (2xs)
  69. 70 - Schamar, a Pellack (2xs)
  70. 71 - Panheddon-Xar, Leader of the Barbarian Hordes (2xs)
  71. 72 - Reihumgruens, Commander of Armada Unit 3812 (2xs)
  72. 73 - Flint Roysen, Atlan's Companion (2xs)
  73. 74 - Helen Almeera, Atlan's Companion (2xs)
  74. 75 - Arnulf Hoechstens, a Technician on the Base (2xs)
  75. 76 - Xerzewn, a Lord of the Armada Forge-Ship Mogodon (2xs)
  76. 77 - Dronomen, a Lord of the Armada Forge-Ship Mogodon (2xs)
  77. 78 - Simsin, a Space Traveller of the Aniximen (2xs)
  78. 79 - Gryden-Holmes, New Clan Leader of the Fryer (2xs)
  79. 80 - Iralasong, Clan Leader of the Irtuffs (2xs)
  80. 81 - Yurn, a Blue Discovered the Element of War (2xs)
  81. 82 - Girinaar, Torquantuur's Underling (2xs)
  82. 83 - Arnemar Lenx, Ruler of the Gharwos (2xs)
  83. 84 - I-I Barzen, a Representative of the Decalog (2xs)
  84. 85 - Ochlemech, a Representative of the Decalog (2xs)
  85. 86 - Tako Kakuta, Mutants Corps, Teleporter (1x)
  86. 87 - Fellmer Lloyd, Chief of the Mutants Corps, Telepath, Detector (1x)
  87. 88 - Homer G. Adams, Financial Genius (1x)
  88. 89 - Nikki Frickel, Commander of the Sorong and, later, of Tabatinga (1x)
  89. 90 - Andre Noir, Mutants Corps, Suggestor, Detector (1x)
  90. 91 - Betty Toufry, Mutants Corps, Telepath and Telekinetic (1x)
  91. 92 - Scoutie, a Betschide (1x)
  92. 93 - Lafsater-Koro-Soth, Leader of the Porleyters (1x)
  93. 94 - Harno, Tele-Visor from the Anti-Matter Universe (1x)
  94. 95 - Bruke Tosen, Agent of Seth-Apophis (1x)
  95. 96 - Oliver "Olli-Bolli" Javier - Waylon Javier's Son (1x)
  96. 97 - Carfesch, a "Sending" of the Cosmocrats (1x)
  97. 98 - Tormsen Vary, a Commander of the Gavok (1x)
  98. 99 - Clyvanth-Oso-Megh, the First Herald of the Porleyters (1x)
  99. 100 - Mirona Thetin, Factor 1 of the Masters of the Island (1x)

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Top 100 Characters
Cycle 23: The Ennox/Cycle 24: The Great Void/
Cycle 25: The Ayindi/Cycle 26: The Hamamesch

Issues #1600-1799

  1. 1 - Perry Rhodan, Heir of the Universe (99xs)
  2. 2 - Atlan, Time's Lonely One (48xs)
  3. 3 - Pucky, the Savior of the Universe (30xs)
  4. 4 - Reginal Bell (26xs)
  5. 5 - Icho Tolot, the Haluter (25xs)
  6. 6 - Myles Kantor, Terran Chief Scientist (25xs)
  7. 7 - Homer G. Adams, Financial Genius (23xs)
  8. 8 - Mila Vandamar, the Structure Seer (23xs)
  9. 9 - Voltago, Taurec's Cyber-Clone and Rhodan's Mysterious Servant (22xs)
  10. 10 - Nadja Vandemar, the Structure Former (22xs)
  11. 11 - Philip, the Ennox with a Cell Activator Chip (21xs)
  12. 12 - Alaska Saedelaere, the Cappin Tracker and Former Mask Carrier (20xs)
  13. 13 - Roi Danton/Michael Reginald Rhodan (19xs)
  14. 14 - Ronald Tekener, the Smiler and Gamer (19xs)
  15. 15 - Boris Siankow, the Nexialist (18xs)
  16. 16 - Moira, the Uncanny Warrior Woman (16xs)
  17. 17 - Geo Sheremdoc, the Commissioner of the L.F.T. (13xs)
  18. 18 - Colounshaba, a Arcoanish 5-D Mathenatician (11xs)
  19. 19 - Harold Nyman, Commander of the Base (10xs)
  20. 20 - Henna Zarphis, a Mysterious Akonide Woman (9xs)
  21. 21 - Dilja Mowak, an Oxtornish Cosmic League Specialist (9xs)
  22. 22 - Payne Mamiller, Brilliant Researcher and Tube on the Base (8xs)
  23. 23 - Coram-Till, the Cryper-Leader Is a Legendary Rebel (8xs)
  24. 24 - Dao-Lin-H'ay - the Former "Voice of Ardustaa" (7xs)
  25. 25 - Paunaro, the Last Blue Nakk in the Galaxy (7xs)
  26. 26 - Yart Fulgen, Widder-Agent, Chief of the Gafif (7xs)
  27. 27 - Five, the Speaker of the Spindle Beings (7xs)
  28. 28 - Julian Tifflor, the First Terran (6xs)
  29. 29 - Lyndara, an Ertrusian Leads her Troops (6xs)
  30. 30 - Arlo Rutan, Chief of the Land Commandos of the Base (5xs)
  31. 31 - Esker Harror, the Cosmic League Specialist Is an Imprint-Outlaw (5xs)
  32. 32 - Cyrn Dow, a Strange Cosmic League Specialist (5xs)
  33. 33 - Aachthor, a Mighty Being full of Arrogance (5xs)
  34. 34 - Ernst Ellert, the "New" Messenger for It (4xs)
  35. 35 - Sato Ambush, the Para-Realist with Ki (4xs)
  36. 36 - Lingam Tennar, a Haluter and Cosmometer (4xs)
  37. 37 - Felix, an Ennox Searching for his Homeland (4xs)
  38. 38 - Queyonderoubo, the Great Thinker of the Arcoana (4xs)
  39. 39 - Siodor Thean, a Hard Judge (4xs)
  40. 40 - Pulandiopoul, Colounshaba's Sensible Companion (4xs)
  41. 41 - Koka Szari Misonan, the First Terran (4xs)
  42. 42 - Theta von Ariga, Commander of the Atlantis (3xs)
  43. 43 - Mertus Wenig, Chief Scientist of the Odin (3xs)
  44. 44 - Tarc Bottam, a Halut Explorer (3xs)
  45. 45 - Xii-Gien-Qek, a Scientist of the Blues (3xs)
  46. 46 - Eduard "Ed" Morris, Pilot of the Gecko (3xs)
  47. 47 - Selma "Grammy" Laron, Chief Navigator of the Gecko (3xs)
  48. 48 - Alnora Deponar, the Blue Snake (3xs)
  49. 49 - Robert Gruener, a Cyberneticist on the Base (3xs)
  50. 50 - Joseph Broussard, Jr., the Cajun (3xs)
  51. 51 - Nuka Kullino, a Learned Commander (3xs)
  52. 52 - Lugia Scinagra, the Deputy Commander (3xs)
  53. 53 - Teaser Kroom, a Machine Man (3xs)
  54. 54 - Stomal Zystaan, an absolutely Cold-Blooded "Admiral" (3xs)
  55. 55 - "Bremse", a Prospector of the Stuuhr (3xs)
  56. 56 - Radan-Mech, a Demonic High Priest (3xs)
  57. 57 - Ten-Or-Too, Commander of the Fermyyd on Schingo (3xs)
  58. 58 - Nathan, the Great Brain of Luna (2xs)
  59. 59 - Beauloshair, an Arcoana Weaves the Story (2xs)
  60. 60 - Grendal Jumphar, Expeditor of the Blue Snake (2xs)
  61. 61 - Heleomesharan, Designer of a New World (2xs)
  62. 62 - Iaguul, a Pig-Headed Coordinator of the Ayindi (2xs)
  63. 63 - Jan Ceribo, Commander of the Fornax (2xs)
  64. 64 - Jaobourama, the Arachnoid Evolves Backwards (2xs)
  65. 65 - Sinta, an Aggressive Intellect (2xs)
  66. 66 - Timmersson Gender, a Unique Stranger (2xs)
  67. 67 - Cailman Tzyk, a Multi-Disciplinary Scientist of the Blues (2xs)
  68. 68 - Coush, the Ennox Takes an Interest in Everything (2xs)
  69. 69 - Shanorathemas, Hope of the Arachnoids (2xs)
  70. 70 - Affraitancar, He Creates the New Homeland (2xs)
  71. 71 - Rebecca, an Ennox Siezed for Akon (2xs)
  72. 72 - Clymosterosh, a Desparining Sriin (2xs)
  73. 73 - Barro Nurtian, Commander of the Asteroid Jimmerin (2xs)
  74. 74 - Heimo Gullik, Commander of the Xenolith (2xs)
  75. 75 - Tipania, an Ennoxian Lady Pirate (2xs)
  76. 76 - Megananny, an Ennox Is not just Prim (2xs)
  77. 77 - Curious, an Ennox (2xs)
  78. 78 - Claudia, an Ennox Testing his Sex-Appeal (2xs)
  79. 79 - Joara Clayton, Commander of the Kahalo, Bas-KR-27 (2xs)
  80. 80 - Shauny Target, She Secretly Adore Pucky (2xs)
  81. 81 - Morder Keyn Haitabu, He Smells an Opportunity (2xs)
  82. 82 - Boccu, the Nasran Searches for the "Distant Country" (2xs)
  83. 83 - Niisu, the Trepecco Searches for the "Hereafter Country" (2xs)
  84. 84 - Zitha, the Ennox Divulges the History of the Ennox (2xs)
  85. 85 - Nosrein, the World-Vies of the Noman-Draken Shatters (2xs)
  86. 86 - Eins, the First Haluter-like Spindle Being (2xs)
  87. 87 - Sechs, the Sixth Spindle Being (2xs)
  88. 88 - Trajus von Klaphor, an Ambitious Arkonide (2xs)
  89. 89 - Cidem Cassiopeia, a Reporter on a Hot Trail (2xs)
  90. 90 - Tyler Danning, a Xeno-Biologist (2xs)
  91. 91 - Boro Shufman, Hyper-Navigation Specialist on the Odin (2xs)
  92. 92 - Tonya Cinistrella, a Technician on the Odin (2xs)
  93. 93 - Louis Densson, Chief Astronomer on the Odin (2xs)
  94. 94 - Algaan, a Distrustful Coordinator (2xs)
  95. 95 - Mooram Grujic, Oxtorner an Board the Ira Rogaberg (2xs)
  96. 96 - Cryzz, a Mysterious "Being" (2xs)
  97. 97 - Furunoed, an Arrogant Visitor from Estartu (2xs)
  98. 98 - Aaron Sebastian, a Remarkable "Man in the Moon" (2xs)
  99. 99 - Arnim Possag, a Learned Commander (2xs)
  100. 100 - Ouidane, She Is one of only Fifty (2xs)

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The Authors

Walter Ernsting, aka. Clark Darlton
Co-Creator of the Series, Author of the Second Issue and "Father" of Pucky


First novel in the series: Die Dritte Macht ("the Third Power") - #2
Last Novel in the Series: Der Verlorne ("the Lost") - #1622


Born in Coblenz in 1920, Ernsting published his first novel in the year 1955, UFO in the Night Sky. Interestingly, it was only published because of a trick used by Ernsting. Because German publishing houses were not accepting books by German authors he submitted it under the pseudonym "Clark Darlton" and implied that it had been translated from an English original. His bluff worked partly because he was active as an interpreter at the time. The novel received a German Hugo Award two years later. In the early '60's he planned and began publishing the Perry Rhodan series with his friend K. H. Scheer. He invented the name "Perry Rhodan." Next to Artist Johnny Bruck no one was involved with the series longer than Ernsting. He also wrote many issues of the Atlan series.

Ernsting is considered the "Great Old Man" of German SF-fandom. Later in his career he wrote only a few books because he had moved to Ireland and manuscripts had to be delivered via international post. Most of these novels centered on Ernsting's second most popular character, Pucky (called "Gucky" in the original German). Some of the novels, however, concerned other scintillating series characters/concepts such as Ernst Ellert, Barkon, Harno, and Balton Wyt. Finally, in the "Readers' Contact Page" of Moebius (issue #1700) he announced his official withdrawal from writing the series. Fortunately, he has remained somewhat active in planning the direction of the series.

His son, Robert, conveyed his greeting to fans at the Perry Rhodan Birthday Convention in Garching. Unfortunately, technical difficulties prevented him from making a "live" appearence. Currently he lives in Austria.

Walter Ernsting is celebrating his 77th birthday this June 13th and accepting greetings addressed through his son. He may also sign autographs if the sender includes a return envelope. This is difficult but not impossible to arrange from North America. Talk to your local post office about details.

Mr. Ernsting's son can be reached at:

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Robert Feldhoff
the Idea Manufacturer


First Novel in the Series: Die Harmonie des Todes ("Harmony of the Dead") - #1328
Lastest Novel in the Series: Kontakt mit einem Killer ("Contact with a Killer") - #1835


Born in 1962, this author is sometimes refered to as the "quiet giant from the North" by his colleagues. Remaining in the background, he prefers to entertain his colleagues and fans with colourful novels. For a year he developed his ideas as part of the "Exposition"-team of the series. Whether it was the artificial system of the Fourteenth Level of the Endreddes District or the ecology of the planet Canaxu where man and animal exist with plants in an unbelievable but scientifically plausible synergy, Feldhoff's specialty is conceiving and developing fantastic backgrounds for the greatest SF-series in the world.

The basic undertaking of Feldhoff's writings is: "It is absolutely important to offer the reader a logical world which is still interesting.". "When the tension can be built up and the point of the story still be told then it is difficult to go far wrong." to say nothing of the fascinating characters who abound in Feldhoff's novels.

The author, who lives and works in Oldenburg, has never provided clearer proof of this than in recent years. His latest proof was the anniversary volume Moebius, in which he expanded the Perry Rhodan cosmology from a basic building block of the series and earned himself a position among the best writers on the series.

The decision to become a writer hit Feldhoff while he was studying economics, "In 1984, after graduating from college I had no studying to do anymore and wrote something.". The resulting short story was, at first, only a page long. One year later he published a revised version of it. Feldhoff has been a sensation from the beginning. Early in 1987 his pocket book novel, der Alpha-Asteroid ("the Alpha-Asteroid"), came out. After that he was invited to join the writing team by Horst Hoffmann. With that the barely twenty-five year old author began the novel die Harmonie des Todes ("the Harmony of the Dead") with its fascinating description of an extraterrestrial. Numerous pocket books and novels in the Perry Rhodan universe quickly followed. In addition, Feldhoff wrote short stories (for anthologies) and radio plays.

His second source of support is Cosmic Productions. Together with draftsman Dirk Schulz he created the Indigo series which has been published by the Munich Splitter publishing house and has already reached its fifth volume. It has proven remarkably successful, appearing in both Belgian and French markets. For a German comic series it has an exceptional appearence.

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Peter Griese
the Grey Eminence


First PR Novel: Mission der Flibustier ("Mission of the Flibustier") - #963
Last PR Novel: die Schrottsammler ("the Scrapmetal Collector") - #1826


Born in 1938, Peter Griese became involved with the Perry Rhodan series as an enthusiastic reader and became a writer in the '70's producing a number of short stories and, later, novels. A diplomaed engineer in electro-technology (1977) he published his first novel under the title Im Bann der Psi-Intelligenz ("In the Thrall of the Psi-Intelligence") within the Terra Astra series. Some Perry Rhodan pocket books followed then he began writing for the main Perry Rhodan and the Atlan series. With the Atlan series Griese was occasionally wrote series of consecutive stories. Some of the most fascinating adventures on board of the generation spaceship Sol were his work.

In 1986 Griese decided to become a full-time writer. For two years he was primarily responsible for the "Perry Rhodan Computer", the "Perry Rhodan Report" and the "Ship Diagrams". It was through these works that he became known as the "Grey Eminence", a man whose effect on the series most readers were scarcely aware of yet was an important part of the Perry Rhodan universe. "These three components are important elements that enable the readers to relate more strongly with Perry Rhodan", the author argued, "Many of these contributions create an important additional reference to the daily reality.". As a result of his efforts regular readers developeded a method of reading an issue of Perry Rhodan that was almost as a ritual. The weekly Perry Rhodan novel would be turned over to Peter Griese's "Perry Rhodan Computer" and reading begun at the end of issue. Here the reader would be plunged into a continuting look at the "scientific" background of the series. This deepened the reader's understanding of the series.

Every four weeks the readers would also get to enjoy the "Ship Diagrams", a section showing cut-away views of spaceships, planetary stations, robots, and the like (usually related to the action currently occuring in the series). Griese was responsible for coordinating the activities of the dozen or so draftsmen spread across Germany who were involved in producing these diagrams.

If this weren't enough he also the "Perry Rhodan Report" every four weeks which was a colourful mixture of popular science articles, current data on astronomy and space trips, and information from VPM as well as drawings, comics, and novelties from the fans.

He loved to introduce unusual characters in his novels. Humor and bizarre ideas seemed to be at the heart of his work but his human characterizations were loved by fans and colleagues alike. Perhaps his development was Alaska Saedelaere; although created by Willi Voltz, Griese developed that character strongly in his work.

Griese died of heart failure on April 29, 1996 in Bad Ems. Hubert Haensel took over his duties with issue 1824.

We would like to remember Peter Griese as he was: a dear friend, a great author, and person whom we would like to preserve in our memories for a long time.

The Perry Rhodan Team

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A Preface to the Last Peter Greise Novel (#1827)
by Robert Feldhoff


Dear Friend, Dear Reader

The novel Fluch durch Bröhnder ("Flight through Bröhnder" - #1827) is based on notes on the last novel left behind by Peter Griese.

A Perry Rhodan-manuscript follows a certain style. That has to be because it is produced by a team of authors on a weekly basis. In addition, a considerable amount of discipline is needed. Each author knows that he must give up a certain amount of personal freedom for the sake of the series. This is something that Peter Griese knew and even liked because it was his work on Atlan and Perry Rhodan that allowed him to leave his former profession and become solely an author.

Yet, within the restrictions of authoring for Perry Rhodan, there are many freedoms if you know how to use them - and Peter knew how to use them as few other authors did. Griese-novels came alive through the unique creations of their author. Such creations filled the Alaska Saedelaere novels which we had entrusted to Peter in the formation of the new cycle of stories. Dorata, Kummerog's Skin, the "beloved little ones" like Lanagh and Scheep were taken from vague descriptions or created by him alone.

The story of the Vegaonish Collective revolves about a Griese-idea that was developed for the Exposition-Factory shortly before he revealed it in Exposé 1826/27.

Peter set down his idea of a tragic yet, at the same time, hopeful end of a people but, unfortunately, did not live long enough to expand the idea to a complete story. When he died he left behind the finished issue, Die Schrottsammler ("The Scrap Collectors" - #1826), and a fragment of the following novel, Flucht durch Bröhnder (#1827). Because Peter had discussed his ideas for the Vegaonish Collective more with me than the other authors the almost impossible task of completing the manuscript fell on me.

One must know how a series novel functions. The buildup to an apparently inevitable catastrophe, the development of a plot twist the reader wasn't expecting, Peter had a talent for such devices. What devices he had in mind for this story we will never know. Thus, the story is certainly different from what Peter would have written. I have tried to complete it as close to Peter Griese's intent as possible.

Oldenburg, June 1996
Robert Feldhoff

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The Artists

Johnny Bruck
Cover Artist Extraordinaire

Date of Birth: March 22, 1921
Date of Death: October 6, 1995


Perry Rhodan authors and fans were shocked to learn of Johnny Bruck's death in a traffic accident on Friday October 6. There is little question that Mr. Bruck's covers were part of the reason that the Perry Rhodan series became the largest science fiction story in the world. A prolific artist he contributed almost 1,800 covers for the Perry Rhodan series and several hundred for the Atlan series, the Perry Rhodan pocket books, the Perry Rhodan hardbacks, and numerous other Pabel Moewig science fiction publications.

He began his career as a photolithographer. During WWII he escaped execution by a Nazi firing squad only by the capitulation of Germany. After the war he worked as a journalist and illustrator for a variety of newspapers such as the World and the Hannover Press. It was at this time that various publishing houses began looking for cover illustrations for their books. Bruck moved from Hamburg to Munich in 1959 and concentrated on drawings and paintings. He created covers for crime, sdventure, and war books as well as illustrations for hunting magazines. When the Perry Rhodan series began in 1961 Bruck began to illustrate the the covers. He showed an amazing talent for transferring the imaginations of the authors into graphic reality.

His representations were never generic. They always seemed alive and even the faces of his aliens possessed enough life to make them real to the viewer. When Bruck painted the miracles and horrors of the universe they showed a future that was so real and alive that it was as though one were looking through a window onto the day after tomorrow. One saw exploding stars, circling galaxies, black holes, and cosmic objects at the edge of the universe. His images of people, robots, spaceships, and strange planets were so real that it was as though he had seen them himself.

And perhaps he had, if only in his dreams? In any case, Johnny Bruck, we will never forget you.

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Fanclubs

Perry Rhodan Letter Club - Bell's Desk

(P.R.B.C.B.S.)
(Perry Rhodan Briefclub Bully's Schreibtisch)


This club was organized in 1978 and is one of the oldest clubs in German fandom. Since then the Desk has published an enormous number of publications, arranged fan conventions, and survived and mastered a variety of crises. The slogan of the club is, not without reason, "Madness with Method".

Presently, the Desk has about 90 members with ages ranging from 17 to 64. The Desk is a democratic club with all decisions open to vote by all members. The executive committee, the Dreier-Team (the editors of Clubnachrichten ("Club Messages"), the archivist, and the treasurer are in constant contact with each other. The elections for club posts are held semi-annually. Any member of the club can be nominated for any post.

The Clubnachrichten (CN) is the heart of the club. It appears montly, runs 72 to 80 pages, and contains reader letter, stories, articles, art, discussion, and club and fan news. Regular categories are "Horror-Books", "Archives", "Fandom Information", "Comic Characters" (information and reviews), and "Perry Rhodan Subjects" (news and discussions). Only contributions from the members appear in CN. The magazine has appeared monthly since the Desk's foundation with a few exceptions. Thus, over 210 issues have been published.

In addition to CN the club publishes several other fanzines. The Diskussionsblatt ("Discussion Sheet") appears monthly and addresses questions presented both within and without the Desk. Data Bully ("Bell's Data"), the "Infozine of the Computer User" appears every other month along with PRBCBS-Almanach, the Desk's lexicon. In addition, there are irregular publications such as Quasar (a fanzine to which non-members can contribute), Sonderclubnachrichten ("Special Club Messages" - containing material that did not fit into CN for one reason or another), and numerous other fanzines and egozines which are distributed to members free of cost.

These are paid for out of the members' dues. These amount to about 4.50 DeutschMark a month [international dues are, likely, higher]. They can be paid ahead or monthly. In addition, the club will accept volunteer activity in lieu of some of the dues. Failure to pay the dues will result in instant expulsion from the club. Members are expected to actively participate in the Desk including contributions and voting. More information on the club's requirements is presented in the Almanch.

Each year Bullys (awards) are given out for best story, article, illustration, and several other categories (including for volunteer activities).

Contact Addresses:

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Perry Rhodan Fan-Central
(P.R.F.C.)


Who or what is the P.R.F.C.? Simply put it is an amalgamation of fans for fans and it is supported by the the publishers of Perry Rhodan, Pabel-Moewig.

We are the customer service organization for the largest science fiction series in the world and we serve its many readers. We organize meetings and events (such as autograph sessions with the series authors) for the fans. We also alert the fans to special dates and new items in all areas of science fiction.

We produce:

Interested? - Then let us send you a sample issue of Sol or, better yet, join us (30 DM per year [international subscription price not specified])!


Structure of the P.R.F.C.

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Miscellaneous

Pax Terra
A Perry Rhodan Space Opera


Christopher Franke, former member of the legendary musical group Tangerine Dream and composer of over sixty film and tv scores (including music for Babylon 5, Lois and Clark, and Kung Fu), has written a Perry Rhodan space opera - Pax Terra - which was released this year.

The CD is sixty minutes long and will be accompanied by a sixteen-page booklet. Among other pictures included in the booklet will be a number by Johnny Bruck. The cover is black with a silver image of Perry Rhodan and the title - Pax Terra.

The following songs will be on the album:

For further information contact Peter Schlenter, the head of Sonic Images Germany and Christopher Franc's adviser, at:

A portion of the opera is available to listen to on Infoline. Samples can be found at:

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Compact Disc:
A Tribute to Perry Rhodan


The CD compilation, A Tribute to Perry Rhodan, has been put together for the 35th anniversary of this series. Actual musical groups celebrate the birthday of their space idol on it with a diverse range of music. Includes the single, "Ad Astra, Perry". Also included are the songs of the Fantastic Four, Sven Vath, the Bionaut, and many others.

Featured Groups and Songs:

The CD package also contains some interesting items. Included are a 12 page color booklet featuring a preface by Robert Feldhoff; a technical drawing of the Raglund; and pictures of the authors, space-ships, and Perry Rhodan-books from all over the world. North American readers will recognize Pucky looking through the Perryscope in the lower right corner of the center sheet. In addition, there is a page with a summary of the action up to the current storyline and addresses for Perry Rhodan-FanCentral and other Fanclubs as well as their Fanzines.

As with the single this disk features a laser hologram of a space-ship in motion. Unfortunately there are only a few CD-players on which one can see the space-ship in motion on the disk.

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Compact Disc Single:
Ad Astra, Perry Rhodan

U.S.P. (Universal Star Project) brings to the Perry Rhodan 35th Anniversary an anthem about the galaxy-famous and immortal space-traveler. The U.S.P. makes this anthem memorable through six different versions including "Nullzeit Deformater Mix" ("Zero-Time Deformer Mix") and "Balpirol Semiconductor Remix".

In addition, the cover is done in the style of the first books with the famous cover of Johnny Bruck and the spherical spaceship-CD image created by Swen Papenbrock.

This CD from the Baer Music Factory is not only for fans of better keyboard music but also for nostalgists and collectors as well.

The CD premiered at the Perry Rhodan birthday party at midnight on September 8, 1996.

Below, you will find the words for the anthem with the refrain and the Speakers from the Void.

Refrain:

Speaker from the Void:

The CD-Single is now availible at various German music outlets

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The Bridge into Infinity
 a Multimedia-CD-ROM Game by Mainscreen


The plot of the game is based on issues 1800 to 1805 in which the user, as Perry Rhodan, decides the fate of humanity. Mysterious events are occuring on the "new" planet Trokan which endanger the entire Sol System. Perry Rhodan's attempts to unravel the mystery make for a riveting adventure on the computer.

He who would reach the Bridge to Infinity must exert his skill, intuition, tactical knowledge, and reflexes to the limit.

To produce the CD, Mainscreen used the same technology that is used by many high-budget theatrical movies. Thus, the user sees the game through high-quality graphics. There is a special clip of the Gilgamesh during a docking maneuver.

If you would like to see more, Mainscreen has made a demo available.

The game is scheduled to release during the second quarter of 1997.

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Perry Rhodan Trading Card Game


The subject of the first set of cards in this game is the pursuit of the Galactic Riddle, but the game is so constructed that future expansions will fit seamlessly into the original set and continue to follow the story line. In the first release, the Third Power you will encounter old aquaintances such as Harno, the energy being.

Each card shows Characteristics Symbols, a large image, and text (such as the information provided for Harno).

Many important planets, such as Terra and Ferrol, are covered by the cards as well as neighboring planets such as Rofus in the Vega-System and Goszul's Planet. FanPro developers have also included nearly forgotten places, such as the Beta-Albireo-System (discovered in 1982), which was the site of the first major conflict between Terrans and Springers.

It even integrates one of the major inconvenience of space-travel early in the series: Materialization-Shock. As in the stories the main characters, Perry Rhodan and Reginald Bell gradually become immune to the unpleasant effect of hyper-jumps. Other, less experienced, space travellers have no such protection against Materialization-Shock.

Stats are provided for each of the spaceships. They are arranged on the card from left to right as follows:

Range / Transport Capacity / Counter-Detection / Attack Value / Defense Value

Lastly, collector and tactician will appreciate the Unikat-Symbol. Such cards provide an important source of tension and high playability to the game. The cards of the first release have been severly limited and color-coded to distinguish them from later releases. Naturally, the original releases will be of greater value.

By mid-September the card-packs should be availible for purchase.

Forthcoming booster packs includes Topsiders and Springer and Arkonides

This game was created (and copyrighted) by FanPro who has also has a Perry Rhodan computer game in development.

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