# Kiron — Pirates of Venus character guide

> Kiron in Pirates of Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0006-vii-by-kamlot-s-grave

## Snapshot

Young Vepajan soldier who becomes Carson's trusted lieutenant, leading boarding parties with a steadiness that keeps a mutinous pirate crew from turning on itself.

## Who they are

Kiron serves as Carson's second-in-command aboard the Sofal, the man sent to seize prisoners from the tower of the Yan while a hundred newly freed pirates watch for any sign of weakness. His discipline in that moment — conducting the ongyan and the captain across the deck without a hand raised against them — is what keeps Carson's fragile authority intact. He and Gamfor handle the delicate work of recruiting Vepajan prisoners, choosing only men with real grievances rather than those who loudly profess hatred of the Thorists.

## Relationships

### [Zog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pirates_of_venus_se/characters/zog)

_friendship_

Kiron and Zog are allies, sharing a bond of mutual respect and cooperation in their endeavors.

### [Gamfor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pirates_of_venus_se/characters/gamfor)

_rivalry_

Gamfor and Kiron are antagonists, often in opposition due to conflicting interests.

### [Zog](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pirates_of_venus_se/characters/zog)

_friendship_

Kiron and Zog are allies, sharing a bond of mutual respect and cooperation in their endeavors.

## In the story

### [Soldiers of Liberty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pirates_of_venus_se/chapters/ix-soldiers-of-liberty)

A soldier disciplined for insubordination, enthusiastic about the mutiny and assists in recruiting.

### [Mutiny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pirates_of_venus_se/chapters/x-mutiny)

Hides the key to the armory and is appointed to collect weapons after the mutiny.

### [XI: Duare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pirates_of_venus_se/chapters/xi-duare)

Leads a boarding party and assists in organizing the crew.

### [A Ship!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pirates_of_venus_se/chapters/xii-a-ship)

Accompanies Carson as he leaves the crew meeting, allowing the men to discuss without officer interference.

### [Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pirates_of_venus_se/chapters/xiv-storm)

Objects to landing a boat in the storm, noting the sea's danger.

## Links

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