# Baron Rathmore — Space Viking character guide

> Baron Rathmore in Space Viking by H. Beam Piper.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Rathmore

**First appearance:** 0005-vi

## Who they are

Nobleman and political figure in the Tanith power struggles.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/ii)

A politician among the guests; mentions Dunnan's recruitment and declares that Gram will conquer the Federation within a century.

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

Acts as a political advisor, makes speeches to the crews, and reports on the dysfunctional officer soviet aboard the Lamia.

### [The Terror-Raid on Tetragrammaton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/space_viking_se/chapters/xvii)

Arrives from Gram, criticizes King Angus's rule and divorce of Queen Flavia, and offers his sword to Trask.

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