Character Relationship Map: Space Chimps

Characters

• Ham III (played by Andy Samberg) — protagonist

  Circus chimpanzee and grandson of the first space chimp, recruited for a NASA mission.

• Luna (played by Cheryl Hines) — protagonist

  Brave chimpanzee lieutenant on the space mission, develops feelings for Ham.

• Zartog (played by Jeff Daniels) — supporting

  Tyrannical alien warlord who enslaves Malgor and seeks revenge on Earth.

• Titan (played by Patrick Warburton) — supporting

  Experienced chimpanzee commander who initially underestimates Ham III.

• Kilowatt (played by Kristin Chenoweth) — supporting

  Glowing alien friend of Ham who helps the chimps navigate Malgor.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Zartog → Titan (Power Captive And Captor) — Zartog temporarily controls Titan through imprisonment.

  Zartog's henchmen take Titan, and Titan is later held in Zartog's palace until the chimps rescue him.

• Luna → Titan (Professional Mission Colleague) — They share a formal chain of command.

  Luna is the lieutenant and Titan is the commander on the same chimpanzee space mission.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Zartog → Kilowatt (Conflict Tyrant And Oppressed Subject) — Kilowatt stands against Zartog's domination of Malgor.

  Zartog enslaves Malgor's population, and Kilowatt helps the chimps oppose his rule.

• Ham III → Zartog (Conflict Adversary) — Ham III becomes a direct opponent of Zartog's tyranny.

  Ham III and the other chimps oppose Zartog after witnessing him torture Malgor's inhabitants.

• Kilowatt → Titan (Alliance Liberator) — Kilowatt directly helps release Titan from danger.

  After Zartog is frozen, Kilowatt frees the chimpanzees, including Titan.

• Kilowatt → Luna (Alliance Rescue Ally) — Kilowatt protects Luna during their escape.

  Kilowatt volunteers to distract the Flesh-Devouring Beast so Luna and Ham III can escape.

• Ham III → Kilowatt (Social Friend) — Their friendship connects the visiting chimps with Malgor.

  Kilowatt is described as Ham III's glowing alien friend who helps the chimps navigate Malgor.

• Ham III → Titan (Alliance Teammate) — Their mission partnership develops from friction into cooperation.

  Ham III and Titan are assigned to the same space mission and later work together against Zartog.

• Ham III → Luna (Alliance Teammate) — They become dependable mission partners under extreme pressure.

  Ham III and Luna travel together through Malgor, escape multiple dangers, and cooperate to stop Zartog.

Story Analysis

A reluctant astronaut grows into a courageous leader while helping a team oppose tyranny and return home.

Plot Progression

1. A Probe Beyond Earth — Infinity is pulled through a wormhole and crashes on Malgor. Zartog gains control of its machinery and enslaves the alien population.
2. The Reluctant Astronaut — NASA assembles a chimpanzee mission to recover contact with Infinity. Ham III resists the assignment but is launched with Luna and Titan.
3. Across Hostile Malgor — Ham III and Luna struggle through Malgor after Titan is captured. They meet Kilowatt and survive mimic creatures, a monstrous beast, and the Dark Cloud of Id.
4. Choosing Malgor's Freedom — The chimps rescue Titan but witness Zartog freezing Malgor's inhabitants. They abandon their escape plan and confront the tyrant, with Kilowatt helping them survive.
5. The Impossible Return — The chimps build a replacement ship from Infinity's parts and launch through a volcano. Ham III, Luna, and Titan endure a dangerous reentry before returning safely.