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Boake Valkanhayn

A Space Viking captain who bristles at Trask's harder orders but follows them anyway, his aghast conscience a running counterpoint to Viking ruthlessness.

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Also known as Captain Valkanhayn, Valkanhayn, Boake, Baron Valkanhayn

First appearance: ii

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One of the two raiders who have claimed Tanith; attempts to negotiate with Trask and Harkaman, showing desperation and incompetence.

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Valkanhayn first appears as a rival squatting on Tanith with Garvan Spasso, then becomes one of Trask's captains — a man whose instinct is to loot and whose new commander keeps telling him not to. He is aghast at the idea of burning an unlooted city, and that very reluctance makes him useful: he is the reader's measure of how far Trask has moved from ordinary Viking practice. His presence in the fleet keeps the story honest about what the Vikings actually are.

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VIII
One of the two raiders who have claimed Tanith; attempts to negotiate with Trask and Harkaman, showing desperation and incompetence.
The Partnership on Tanith
Objects to Trask's authoritarian style and paying locals, but eventually acquiesces.
Consolidation and Planning
Retains command of the Space Scourge; is trusted by Harkaman as a competent spaceman.
XI
His men pillaged villages the night before the second city was attacked.
XII
Commands the Space Scourge, expresses concern about the planet's radar and radio capabilities.
XIII
Captain of the Space Scourge, opposed the raid initially; remains stoic during the battle, later reports ship secure and offers brandy-laced coffee.
The Return of the Space Scourge
Returns commanding the Space Scourge, now a Baron; delivers news of King Angus's rise and the titles granted to Trask and Harkaman.
XV
Present during discussions about Dunnan's activities and the development of Tanith.
XVI
Returns from Gram with the title of Baron and a commission as Viceroy of Tanith.
The Terror-Raid on Tetragrammaton
Questions the purpose of the terror-raid on Tetragrammaton, pointing out the lack of valuable loot taken.
XXIII
Sent to Gimli in the Space Scourge; reports no sign of the Honest Horris and details of Mardukan political interference.
XXIV
Doubts the Xochitl threat ever existed; advocates for attacking Xochitl.
XXV
Articulate supporter of the Raid-Xochitl-Now party who switches to supporting Trask's Marduk focus; suggests Dunnan may have been on Marduk all along.
XXVII
Joins the headquarters in the Ministerial Council room after fighting in the Palace.

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