Old Man's War · Character
Deputy Ambassador Clock
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 3
There's something both alien and diplomatic about his presence—the kind of otherness that has learned to navigate human spaces with practiced ease. His role as an official suggests someone who bridges the gap between Obin and human societies.
- First appears
- Book 7 · Ch. 3
- Books
- 1
Deputy Ambassador Clock emerges in the final installment of the Old Man's War series as a pivotal Obin diplomat whose role bridges the gap between the Obin collective consciousness and human colonial governance. Throughout The Shattering Peace, Clock transitions from a background bureaucratic figure to an active participant in interstellar negotiations, representing Obin interests during the escalating tensions surrounding Unity Colony. His presence marks a significant evolution in Obin-human relations, as he operates with unprecedented autonomy in both diplomatic and military spheres, suggesting a maturation of Obin society beyond their traditional hive-mind limitations.
Description
Deputy Ambassador Clock is an Obin alien official with physiology distinct from humans, wearing attire appropriate to his diplomatic rank. He maintains an authoritative presence whether in secure conference rooms or on ship bridges, representing Obin leadership over Unity Colony.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- HC
Human Colonial ForcesMilitary-diplomatic liaison
Coordinates joint operations between Obin and human military assets, establishing precedent for interspecies military cooperation
- OC
Obin Collective ConsciousnessRepresentative agent
Functions as an autonomous agent while maintaining connection to the collective, representing an evolution in how Obin interact with external entities
- UC
Unity Colony AdministrationDiplomatic authority
Serves as primary Obin liaison to colonial governance, evolving from ceremonial representative to active negotiator in colonial security matters
Story so far
BOOK 7The Shattering Peace
- Appointed as leader of Obin interests over Unity Colony, establishing formal diplomatic presence
- Participates in high-level diplomatic conferences representing Obin governmental authority
- Coordinates Obin military operations alongside ship-based diplomatic missions
- Navigates complex negotiations during escalating colonial tensions and potential conflicts
- Demonstrates individual decision-making capabilities that transcend traditional Obin collective consciousness
Appearances
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