Bacon

Major
First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 12

Bacon is a shackled Consu prisoner with a carapace marked by projectile impacts in Old Man's War (Book 7).

First appears: Book 7 · Ch. 12
Books: 1

Bacon is a Consu alien introduced in The Shattering Peace as a physically imposing, battle-scarred prisoner whose carapace bears the scars of projectile wounds and surgical interventions. Shackled and restrained, Bacon's dangerous slashing arms and evident hatred toward humans—particularly Gretchen Trujillo—position the character as a volatile antagonist whose presence signals escalating interstellar tensions. Across the series, Bacon embodies the Consu’s enduring enmity toward humanity, evolving from a background alien threat into a direct, personal adversary whose captivity underscores the fragile state of post-war diplomacy.

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

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Gretchen Trujilloadversary
Bacon’s relationship with Gretchen begins and remains defined by open hostility; the Consu views her as a personal adversary and would kill her if restraints were removed, underscoring the persistent species-level animosity between Consu and humanity.

Story so far

BOOK 7The Shattering Peace
- Bacon is introduced as a shackled Consu prisoner with a carapace marked by projectile impacts and surgical saw cuts sealed with mortar-like stitches.
- The alien’s mobility is severely restricted, yet its slashing arms remain a lethal threat capable of dismembering opponents.
- Bacon’s hostility toward Gretchen Trujillo is established, with the Consu expressing an explicit desire to kill her if given the chance.
- The character’s captivity highlights the uneasy balance between Consu aggression and human containment efforts in the aftermath of larger conflicts.