Lucas Trask

Otto Harkaman

Lucas and Otto are close friends and allies, with Otto serving as Lucas's trusted right-hand man and confidant in his quest for power and revenge.

Andray Dunnan

Andray Dunnan is a bitter enemy of Lucas Trask, driven by jealousy and a desire to undermine or destroy him.

Simon Bentrik

Simon Bentrik is a loyal subordinate and advisor to Lucas Trask, handling administrative and strategic matters for his cause.

Zaspar Makann

Zaspar Makann is a skilled technician and subordinate to Lucas Trask, providing essential technical expertise for his operations.

Garvan Spasso

Garvan Spasso is a friend and ally of Lucas Trask, often fighting at his side and sharing a bond of mutual respect.

Elaine

Elaine and Lucas Trask share a romantic relationship, marked by deep affection and personal tragedy.

Otto Harkaman

Lucas and Otto are close friends and allies, with Otto serving as Lucas's trusted right-hand man and confidant in his quest for power and revenge.

Simon Bentrik

Simon Bentrik is a loyal subordinate and advisor to Lucas Trask, handling administrative and strategic matters for his cause.

Andray Dunnan

Andray Dunnan is a bitter enemy of Lucas Trask, driven by jealousy and a desire to undermine or destroy him.

Garvan Spasso

Garvan Spasso is a friend and ally of Lucas Trask, often fighting at his side and sharing a bond of mutual respect.

Zaspar Makann

Zaspar Makann is a skilled technician and subordinate to Lucas Trask, providing essential technical expertise for his operations.

Garvan Spasso

Garvan Spasso is a friend and ally of Lucas Trask, often fighting at his side and sharing a bond of mutual respect.

I

The groom-to-be, deeply in love with Elaine, and wary of Dunnan's obsession.

II

Hosts the wedding gathering and debates Harkaman about the Tanith Adventure, expressing concern over the decline of the Sword-Worlds due to emigration and raiding.

III

The groom, observing Dunnan's outburst and later reassuring Sesar Karvall.

IV

The groom, Baron of Traskon, who is shot by Dunnan immediately after the wedding ceremony.

V

Awakens from critical injuries, learns of Elaine's death, and resolves to become a Space Viking to pursue Dunnan.

VI

Commits to hunting Dunnan, commissions the Nemesis, and begins training as a Space Viking.

VII

Anxious and focused on finding Dunnan; his hands tremble as he anticipates the confrontation.

VIII

Disappointed that the Enterprise is not on Tanith; takes charge in negotiations with Valkanhayn and Spasso, clarifying he has no interest in establishing a base.

The Partnership on Tanith

Proposes partnership to Spasso and Valkanhayn, asserts command over Tanith base, orders end to slave labor and raiding.

Consolidation and Planning

Observes the integration of crews and the development of Tanith, agrees to Harkaman's raiding plan despite concerns about leaving Tanith vulnerable.

XI

Experiences profound guilt and horror during his first raid on Khepera; kills a grieving local to end his suffering; reflects on the brutality of the sack.

XII

Leads the raid on Eglonsby, negotiates with President Pedrosan, and devises the plan to attack Stolgoland.

XIII

Leads the raid on Beowulf, determined to acquire nuclear power for Tanith; transfers to Space Scourge and commands ground operations.

The Return of the Space Scourge

Anxiously awaits the return of the Space Scourge; learns he has been made Prince and Viceroy of Tanith by King Angus; continues to focus on his hunt for Andray Dunnan.

XV

Oversees the development of Tanith, tracks Dunnan's movements, and considers trade alliances.

XVI

Continues hunting Dunnan, fortifies Tanith, and oversees its development.

The Terror-Raid on Tetragrammaton

Analyzes Dunnan's raid on Tetragrammaton as a terror tactic aimed at Marduk; receives a pistol from the raid; refuses Rathmore's suggestion to claim the throne of Gram.

XVIII

Commands the Nemesis, leads the attack on Dunnan's forces at Audhumla, coordinates with Prince Bentrik.

XIX

Explains Sword-World feudalism and armed populace to Bentrik; invents ocean-hiding tactic; plans to take Bentrik to Marduk.

XX

Arrives at Marduk as Viceroy of Tanith; is formally presented to King Mikhyl VIII; reflects on the nature of civilization and the threat of Dunnan.

Chapter XXI

Engages in political and economic discussions at dinner, meets with Marduk naval intelligence, and travels to the hunting lodge.

XXII

Discusses the political situation and the investigation with Shefter; witnesses the Makannist demonstration; meets Princess Myrna in the garden.

XXIII

Returns to Tanith, studies Hitler to understand Makann, renounces allegiance to Angus, proclaims himself Prince of Tanith, and receives Princess Lucile and her son.

XXIV

Struggles to hold his coalition together; rejects both raiding Xochitl and intervening in Gram's dynastic war; fears Tanith's collapse.

XXV

Convinces the Tanith nobility that Makann and Dunnan are the real enemies; leads the fleet as flagship commander; spends time with Lady Valerie Alvarath during the voyage.

XXVI

Commands the allied fleet during the battle at Marduk, orders the search of Abaddon, and coordinates tactics.

XXVII

Executes Andray Dunnan, contemplates becoming King of Tanith and forming a League of Civilized Worlds, and deals with the aftermath of the Marduk conquest.