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.

• Dr. Poole (voice) (played by Jane Lynch) — supporting

  NASA scientist involved in the space program and chimpanzee training.

• Kilowatt (played by Kristin Chenoweth) — supporting

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

• Senator (voice) (played by Stanley Tucci) — minor

  Government official overseeing NASA funding and the chimpanzee program.

• Comet / Nava Boy (played by Zack Shada) — supporting

  Young chimpanzee who also appears as a Nava Boy in the sequel.

• Houston (played by Carlos Alazraqui) — supporting

  Ham III's friend and circus partner who assists with the space program.

• Dr. Jagu (played by Omid Abtahi) — supporting

  NASA scientist focused on probe technology and interstellar communication.

• Dr. Bob (played by Patrick Breen) — supporting

  NASA scientist specializing in primate behavior and space logistics.

Key Relationships

• Ham III → Zartog (conflict)
• Ham III → Luna (romantic)
• Ham III → Kilowatt (alliance)
• Zartog → Titan (conflict)
• Houston → Ham III (social)
• Titan → Ham III (alliance)
• Dr. Poole (voice) → Dr. Bob (professional)
• Dr. Jagu → Dr. Bob (professional)
• Senator (voice) → Dr. Poole (voice) (power)
• Kilowatt → Luna (Alliance Ally)
• Kilowatt → Ham III (Alliance Ally)
• Comet / Nava Boy → Zartog (Conflict Enemy)
• Luna → Zartog (Conflict Enemy)
• Titan → Zartog (Professional Deceived Teacher)
• Ham III → Comet / Nava Boy (Alliance Teammate)

Story Analysis

A team of chimpanzee astronauts travels to an alien planet to retrieve a lost probe and ends up freeing the enslaved population.

Plot Progression

1. Recruitment and Launch
2. Journey to Malgor
3. Alliance and Sacrifice
4. Confrontation and Victory
5. Return Journey