 Who is Extrone?
Extrone asked, "Is there a pass?" Extrone raised his eyebrows. Extrone sat on an upholstered stool before his tent and spat disgustedly and combed his beard with his blunt fingers. Extrone demanded, ominously not raising his voice. Extrone's face looked much too innocent. "You'll destroy this one, too," Extrone said. Extrone said, "To begin with, they probably don't even know I'm here. Extrone plucked at his right ear lobe, half closing his eyes. Extrone stood up lazily, stretching. Extrone said, turning, startled. "Yes," Extrone said, "I imagine they are. Extrone's lip twisted in wry amusement. Extrone bent forward. "
 Extrone is the ruler of this system.
 Extrone is the leader of the Ninth Fleet.  Extrone is an evil warlord.  Extrone is the ruler of this system.  Extrone is the leader of the rebellion.