The Culture · Character
Kraiklyn
Also known as Captain Kraiklyn
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 3
A tall muscular man with sallow skin and a thick mass of black hair combed back from his brow, Kraiklyn has sharp predatory eyes and a feral set to his mouth that often forms a thin smile or arches an eyebrow. He projects a dangerous commanding presence in his black combat suit with heavy boots, usually carrying a laser pistol and wearing an identity ring on the small finger of his right hand.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 3
- Books
- 1
Description
A tall muscular man with sallow skin and a thick mass of black hair combed back from his brow, Kraiklyn has sharp predatory eyes and a feral set to his mouth that often forms a thin smile or arches an eyebrow. He projects a dangerous commanding presence in his black combat suit with heavy boots, usually carrying a laser pistol and wearing an identity ring on the small finger of his right hand.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Wubslincaptain and engineer
Kraiklyn relies on Wubslin as CAT engineer for repairs and maintenance.
Yalsoncaptain and crew
Kraiklyn commands CAT crew including Yalson; tense professional relationship.
Lammcaptain and crew
Lamm considers himself Kraiklyn's second-in-command; tension during Olmedreca mission.
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Zallincaptain and crew
Kraiklyn forces Horza to fight Zallin to death for crew spot on CAT.
Bora Horza Gobuchulimpersonation and replacement
Horza impersonates and kills Kraiklyn to take command of Clear Air Turbulence and its crew.
Story so far
BOOK 1Consider Phlebas
Key events
- Book 1
Ch. 4Horza Kills ZallinHorza fights and kills the hulking youth Zallin in a brutal brawl aboard the Clear Air Turbulence to earn his place among the mercenary crew. - Book 1
Ch. 5Temple of Light MassacreThe CAT crew's raid on the Temple of Light on Marjoin ends in disaster when lasers reflect off crystal walls, killing multiple crew members including Rava Gamdol and the Bratsilakins. - Book 1
Ch. 8Horza Impersonates KraiklynHorza infiltrates a Damage game on Vavatch, kills Captain Kraiklyn during a chaotic dockside confrontation, and assumes command of the Clear Air Turbulence.
Gallery
Book 1: Consider Phlebas
Appearances
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