Old Man's War · Character
Bacon
- Major
- First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 12
The Consu alien known as Bacon possesses a rugged carapace marked by projectile impacts and surgical saw cuts, sealed with a mortar-like substance resembling stitches. Its mobility is limited by shackles, and it features dangerous slashing arms capable of dismembering threats.
- First appears
- Book 7 · Ch. 12
- Books
- 1
Bacon is a Consu alien introduced in The Shattering Peace, the seventh book in the Old Man's War series. This formidable warrior bears the scars of battle and captivity, with a rugged carapace marked by projectile impacts and surgical saw cuts sealed with mortar-like stitches. Shackled and limited in mobility, Bacon nonetheless remains a dangerous adversary with slashing arms capable of dismembering threats. The Consu's deep-seated hatred for Gretchen Trujillo defines its role as a persistent enemy throughout the narrative.
Description
The Consu alien known as Bacon possesses a rugged carapace marked by projectile impacts and surgical saw cuts, sealed with a mortar-like substance resembling stitches. Its mobility is limited by shackles, and it features dangerous slashing arms capable of dismembering threats.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Gretchen Trujilloadversary
Bacon harbors intense hatred toward Gretchen Trujillo and would kill her if given the opportunity, establishing the Consu as a direct adversary throughout The Shattering Peace
Story so far
BOOK 7The Shattering Peace
- Bacon is introduced as a shackled Consu prisoner with visible battle damage and surgical modifications
- The alien's dangerous slashing arms are established as a lethal threat despite physical restraints
- Bacon's carapace shows evidence of projectile impacts and surgical saw cuts sealed with mortar-like substance
- The Consu's mobility is severely limited by shackles while maintaining combat capability
Key events
Gallery
Book 7: The Shattering Peace
Appearances
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