Old Man's War · Character
Mateu Jordi
- Minor
- First seen · Book 7 · Ch. 2
Mateu Jordi is a minor character in Old Man's War (Book 7).
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 7 · Ch. 2
- Books
- 1
Mateu Jordi debuts in The Shattering Peace as Earth's diplomatic representative, initially appearing in formal attire during routine planetary security discussions. His role rapidly escalates from standard diplomatic duties to orchestrating covert operations against key figures like Gretchen Trujillo, particularly in attempts to seize the Consu disk. This marks a significant evolution from bureaucratic functionary to active antagonist willing to employ kidnapping and espionage.
Description
A human male with a professional diplomatic appearance, wearing formal Earth diplomatic service attire. He maintains perfect posture, sitting straight-backed in conference settings. His appearance is clean and composed with no visible injuries or distinguishing marks. He presents a formal, official bearing appropriate to his role as an Earth representative.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals

Gretchen Trujilloantagonist
Initially encounters Gretchen as an Earth diplomat during security discussions, then escalates to antagonist by orchestrating her kidnapping to obtain the Consu disk
Story so far
BOOK 7The Shattering Peace
- Appears in formal Earth diplomatic service attire during asteroid threat discussions
- Participates in emergency diplomatic sessions seeking information about cobalt blue disks
- Attempts to have Gretchen Trujillo kidnapped to steal the Consu disk
- Transitions from standard diplomatic duties to urgent planetary security matters
Key events
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