Kerenkev

A portrait of the character

Kerenkev was the governor of Gledig during the events of Sword of the Alliance, and for some time before.

Physical Characteristics

Kerenkev is a Hinichi wolfine man, middle-aged. His face is humanoid, but his beard is reminiscent of his lupine forbears. He dresses well and follows Alliance trends and fashions closely, sometimes at significant expense.

History

Family

None as yet known.

Recent History

Kerenkev was elected colony governor by the pro-Accord majority because that majority of the populace considered him a reasonable man. He began a policy of not listening to Secessionists at all, even after Dylan Brushnie organized into an official political party.

At some time shortly after the UAV Voidsong became assigned to duty in Sector Koph, Kerenkev began to bribe the captain, Baerut Flait, to ignore the planet. This allowed him to more easily redirect and sell resources intended for the colony for profit. While the civil war that predated him caused much of the destruction and death that hamstrung the colony, the inability to import modern technology and supplies meant that they would remain struggling and unable to pay off their Indenture. Though his corruption and bribery was suspected, no one could reliably pin it on him, not even his aide, Maire, who left to lead the underground Pro-Accords rather than continue to work with him.

Kerenkev used his ill-gotten gains partly to support his lavish lifestyle, including the most fashionable clothes and an ostentatious mansion., but mostly to arrange for the illegal elections and bribery of the rest of the council. Accordingly, the council had no interest in contradicting him, so long as the money kept flowing (except Brad Courtland, who had his own plans).

Unrest and Secessionist activity

Trivia

• The governor's mansion is extremely well-appointed, especially for a

Quotes

• "Hi" says TemplateCharacter

• "Also Hi" says TemplateCharacter

Quotes and Observations by Others

• "Hi back."

--Other character

• "I like you too."

--Third character

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Story Appearances

• Book 1
• Short Story 2, Book Collection if Applicable