Colonel Bridgers

Supporting
First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 2

Colonel Bridgers is a supporting character in Old Man's War (Book 7).

Gender: male
First appears: Book 7 · Ch. 2
Books: 1

Colonel Bridgers emerges in the final installment of the Old Man's War series as a multifaceted CDF operative whose role expands from routine diplomatic liaison to a pivotal figure in the delicate balance between military authority and interstellar diplomacy. Initially positioned as a standard representative of Colonial Defense Forces interests, Bridgers becomes entangled in increasingly complex operations that test the boundaries between security protocols and diplomatic necessity. His character arc reflects the series' broader exploration of how military institutions adapt to post-war realities, where traditional command structures must accommodate new forms of negotiation and intelligence gathering.

Description

Colonel Bridgers is a human male CDF officer wearing the standard Colonial Defense Forces uniform. He has a military bearing with short hair and maintains the authoritative posture appropriate to his rank. His appearance reflects his position as a representative of Colonial Defense Forces authority.

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Gretchen Trujilloantagonist
Initially appears as a standard CDF officer but becomes directly antagonistic when he permits her kidnapping as part of an intelligence operation against Mateu Jordi, establishing a relationship defined by betrayal and exploitation of diplomatic cover

Story so far

BOOK 7The Shattering Peace
- Represents CDF in diplomatic and security matters throughout the story
- Allows Gretchen Trujillo's kidnapping to spy on Mateu Jordi
- Transitions from standard CDF representation to involvement in complex operations
- Embodifies tension between military authority and diplomatic necessity