Robby Gallagher (played by Val Kilmer) is a protagonist in Red Planet.
Mechanical systems engineer nicknamed 'space janitor'. Initially clashes with Bowman but develops a romantic connection. Discovers Mars has breathable oxygen, builds a radio, and plans to sacrifice himself so others can escape. Uses a military robot's power core to launch himself to orbit. Survives cardiac arrest, is rescued by Bowman, and ultimately becomes an Earth hero. Chip Pettengill (played by Simon Baker) appears in Red Planet.
Terraforming expert and crew member. He accidentally causes the co-pilot's death and covers it up. Later flees with a radio during a storm but is hunted and killed by a rogue military robot.
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Characters
Robby Gallagher
(played by Val Kilmer) — protagonist
Mechanical systems engineer nicknamed 'space janitor'. Initially clashes with Bowman but develops a romantic connection. Discovers Mars has breathable oxygen, builds a radio, and plans to sacrifice hi...
Chip Pettengill
(played by Simon Baker) — supporting
Terraforming expert and crew member. He accidentally causes the co-pilot's death and covers it up. Later flees with a radio during a storm but is hunted and killed by a rogue military robot.
