Hodge

Hodge is the aide-de-camp of General Balkas on The Makepeace. He is described as a  'short man with a meticulously trimmed goatee'.

When Luca is brought to The Makepeace, Hodge shows much more interest in him than Balkas. Upon hearing Luca's name, he exclaims that it is a good omen, as he once saw an opera singer of the same name perform before winning 100 crowns at a game of whist.

Hodge takes advantage of Balkas' disinterest in Luca to pursue him. When the crew vacate the ship to begin marching, he sends Doran and Connell out of the room so he can rape Luca. After, he tells Luca that nobody would believe him if he said anything.

Hodge met General Balkas at the Officer's Academy. Connell suggests that he only got into the Academy after a distant cousin called in a favour, as Hodge's own family had lost their title five generations prior. Despite this, Hodge still talks about his lineage and acts like a noble. His military career also leaves little to be desired.