# Alvyn Karffard — Space Viking character guide

> Alvyn Karffard in Space Viking by H. Beam Piper.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Karffard

**First appearance:** 0010-xi

## Who they are

Space Viking and crew member, known for his loyalty.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/vii)

Executive officer who monitors detection and communications, reporting on the unknown ship.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/viii)

Present during the discussions with Valkanhayn and Spasso; laughs at the suggestion of a crossfire maneuver.

### [The Partnership on Tanith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as the person to design a pay-token system for the workers.

### [Consolidation and Planning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/x)

Given command of the overhauled Lamia and tasked with training officers; also assigned as Valkanhayn's exec with secret orders to supersede him if needed.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/xv)

Participates in analyzing Dunnan's possible locations based on trade goods.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/xviii)

Navigator/pilot of the Nemesis, manages acceleration and deceleration during the battle.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/xx)

Suggests that Marduk could be raided with twenty ships, but Trask dismisses the idea.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/xxvi)

Provides tactical computer analysis during the battle, urges more speed.

## Links

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