Kitty

Also known as Consu Guest

Major
First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 8

Kitty is a major character in Old Man's War (Book 7).

First appears: Book 7 · Ch. 8
Books: 1

Kitty, a Consu alien encased in a prism device, emerges in The Shattering Peace as a formidable judge of consequences whose carapace and alien physiology mark it as an ancient and inscrutable power. Across the series, Kitty transitions from a distant, almost mythical presence to a direct catalyst for human survival, forcing Gretchen Trujillo into a deadly duel to determine the fate of Unity Colony. Its role as both adversary and benefactor crystallizes in this final confrontation, where it bequeaths its legacy to Gretchen, intertwining Consu and human destinies in a single, irrevocable act.

Description

Consu alien with carapace, contained within prism device, judge of consequences

Connections

Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Gretchen Trujilloadversary and benefactor
Begins as an enigmatic adversary imposing a lethal trial, then evolves into a benefactor by naming Gretchen its heir and entrusting her with the fate of Unity Colony, forging a bond that transcends species and cements their intertwined destinies.

Story so far

BOOK 7The Shattering Peace
- Appears encased in a prism device, its carapace signifying its Consu origin and status as a judge of consequences
- Designates Gretchen Trujillo as its heir, compelling her to fight a duel for the survival of Unity Colony
- Forces a confrontation that tests both Consu and human resolve, ultimately shaping the colony's future