Marakov

VAdm Marakov is the commander of the Confederation 8th Fleet, which was sent to reinforce Gemini Sector as word of the Kilrathi advance reached Confed command. Marakov's reputation is mixed, with a reputation for both victory and brutality. He makes no secret of his hatred for the Kilrathi, and his view that they will have to be exterminated as a species for the war to end. Rumors persist of execution of Kilrathi prisoners, but no substantial evidence has ever come forth. Many whisper behind his back of "Butcher" Marakov, but none dare say it to his face.