Bradley King

Supporting
First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 5

Bradley King is a supporting character in Old Man's War (Book 7).

Gender: male
First appears: Book 7 · Ch. 5
Books: 1

Bradley King is introduced in The Shattering Peace as a Colonial Union security officer aboard a diplomatic vessel, where his professional duties intersect with shipboard life. His most notable moment comes when he is publicly bested in a training bout by his superior, Gretchen Trujillo, highlighting both his subordinate status and the physical demands of his role. Across the series, King remains a minor but emblematic figure of the Colonial Union's security apparatus, illustrating the everyday personnel who support high-stakes diplomatic missions.

Description

Bradley King is a human man of average build wearing a security uniform typical of Colonial Defense Forces personnel. He has short hair and maintains a professional demeanor appropriate to his security duties, whether standing watch in common areas or engaged in security operations.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Gretchen Trujillosubordinate
King serves as Trujillo's subordinate in the Colonial Union Diplomatic Security Force; their relationship is defined by a single, memorable training incident in which Trujillo decisively defeats him, underscoring both the physical hierarchy and King's supporting role within the security team.

Story so far

BOOK 7The Shattering Peace
- Serves as security personnel aboard the diplomatic vessel in The Shattering Peace
- Participates in routine security duties and recreational activities with fellow officers
- Engages in a training bout with superior Gretchen Trujillo and is publicly humiliated
- Represents the intersection of protection detail and daily shipboard life