We’ve Never Been Licked

A capable, principled cadet who navigates camaraderie, romance, and a looming moral crisis as tensions with Japan rise. He saves a life during an emergency, earns respect, and faces accusations of treason before secretly aiding the American war effort. His arc culminates in a self-sacrificing mission that ends in heroism.

A tough, blunt senior cadet who tests Brad's resolve and discipline. He pushes Brad to the brink with staged fights and harsh penalties, yet ultimately respects his persistence and cunning.

Brad's roommate and friend whose pragmatic attitude contrasts with Brad's ideals. He becomes a romantic rival-turned-partner, ultimately leading a U.S. fighter group in the Pacific.

Daughter of professor Pop Lambert; a young woman torn between Brad and Cyanide. Her feelings reflect the campus romance amid a volatile political climate.

Beloved chemistry professor who safeguards a vital invention and its formula. His work becomes a catalyst for the plot's conflict and Brad's later actions.

Brad's father, a distinguished Army colonel whose reputation looms over his son's choices. He embodies military honor and the expectations placed on Brad.

A shady intermediary working for the Japanese, he is involved in the plottings Brad uncovers. He represents the commercial front for foreign intrigue.

A key employer behind the scheme who manipulates Brad into compromising documents. He embodies the foreign influence operating within the plot.

A Japanese-American cadet who offers aid and raises questions about loyalty and cultural conflict. His involvement adds complexity to the campus tensions.

Another Japanese-American cadet whose perspective and actions influence Brad's social standing and the group's opinions.