Cooper, a founding member of the Scientific Boys Club, has nurtured a lifelong obsession with Percival Lowell’s visions of Martian life since the group’s inception in his youth. Now in his fifties, his scientific fervor remains undimmed as he collaborates with peers like Gordon and Shepherd to engineer a vessel designed to traverse the "Ethereal Current" and reach Mars. His bespectacled, bearded appearance aligns with his archetypal role as a seasoned academic.

Prone to heavy drinking during club gatherings, Cooper’s behavior often strays into lewd territory, marked by offhand remarks and inappropriate advances toward women in his orbit. Despite these flaws, his technical expertise sustains his status as a pivotal figure within the group’s mission. The club’s efforts hinge on external support from Gordon’s daughter, Windy, and her husband, Jack, though Cooper’s own narrative arc remains narrowly focused on collective ambition rather than personal growth. No expanded backstory or evolution beyond his role in the Mars project is documented.