Old Man's War · Character
Arvik Hasid
- Minor
- First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 20
There's something watchful about him—the kind of presence that suggests he's always calculating exits and entrances. His stocky frame moves with the economy of someone trained to handle trouble before it starts.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 7 · Ch. 20
- Books
- 1 of 7 read
Arvik Hasid debuts in The Shattering Peace as a Colonial Union-trained operative turned mercenary, whose surveillance and security expertise quickly positions him as a volatile antagonist. Tasked with kidnapping Gretchen Trujillo, Hasid's arc pivots when he betrays his employer, transforming from a hired threat into an unpredictable wildcard whose actions ripple through diplomatic and personal conflicts. His brief but pivotal presence underscores the series' recurring theme of fractured loyalties within the Colonial Union's complex web of alliances and betrayals.
Description · as of Book 7
Arvik Hasid appears as a hired operative with Colonial Union Diplomatic Security training. His role involves surveillance and security operations, making him a figure of tension and potential conflict within the narrative.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Gretchen Trujillokidnapper
Initially positioned as Gretchen's kidnapper and direct antagonist, Hasid's relationship evolves when he betrays his employer, potentially shifting from outright enemy to a more complex figure whose ultimate allegiance remains uncertain
Story so far
BOOK 7The Shattering Peace
- Hired as a mercenary operative with Colonial Union Diplomatic Security training for surveillance and security operations
- Tasked with kidnapping Gretchen Trujillo as part of a larger conspiracy
- Ultimately betrays his employer, shifting from antagonist to unpredictable ally
- Creates tension and potential conflict within the narrative through his dual role as security expert and kidnapper
Appearances
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