Varnoff Fetladral

Varnoff Fetladral (b. ???? - d. ???) was a high ranking trueborn officer of the Steel Wolves. He was a Star Colonel in the Galaxy, commanding the primary BattleMech cluster. He was a crafty, politically minded man in the clan.

History

He was behind opposition to Anastasia Kerensky's methods of command. He became Galaxy Commander of remains of the Steel Wolves on Galatea in 3135 when Anastasia decided to break the unit up and become a mercenary. He lead two clusters of warriors, including the majority of the Wolves' aerospace assets into going back to conquer ring worlds for Clan Wolf. He began isolating fellow Star Colonel Xera's loyalists from her so as to consulate power for himself.

In October of 3136, his forces caught up with Kerensky's Wolf Hunters. She offered a trial of warriors between them to end the fighting. He accepted publicly, but tells his officers to prepare to attack, saying that he was not going honor their trial and not tell her about it. Star Colonel Xera learns of these false promises of Zellbriggen. Varnoff accepted and informs his loyal officers that he intends on betraying her and prepare to destroy her and her unit. Xera discovers this and confronts him by radio. He admits that he intended not to honor the request for trial. Xera broadcast the entire conversation proving his oathes and trials are based on treachery. Showing proof that he does not honor every bargain he makes. This lead to his ousting from the Steel Wolves on New Canton.

Bibliography

• Wolf Hunters (novel)