Niktór

Niktór is a fictional celestial body featured in the science fiction novel "The Stars, My Destination" by Alfred Bester. Within the narrative, Niktór is a rogue planet, meaning it does not orbit a star and travels through interstellar space on its own. This characteristic makes it a unique and dangerous entity in the story's universe.

The planet Niktór plays a crucial role in the plot as the location where the protagonist, Gully Foyle, discovers a hidden cache of powerful "jaunt" technology. Jaunting is a form of teleporteration that allows individuals to travel instantaneously across vast distances, and the technology is a closely guarded secret. Foyle's discovery on Niktór propels his quest for revenge and survival.

The description of Niktór in the novel is sparse, emphasizing its isolation and the harsh environment. It is depicted as a desolate and unwelcoming world, a fitting place for a hidden repository of advanced technology. The planet's rogue status contributes to its mystique and underscores the vastness and unpredictable nature of the universe depicted in Bester's work. Niktór serves as a plot device, a remote and untamed location that facilitates a pivotal moment in Gully Foyle's journey.