Vinay Patil

Colonel Vinay Patil is the leader of the 12th Armoured Regiment. An overweight and balding older man, he feels that he should have retired long ago. Has a Baneblade as his personal tank customized for long range fire support and is a skilled tactician with tanks. Longtime friends with General Khosla, they both went to officer school together. Currently on his way to Troii along with the rest of a reinforcement fleet for the 1st Contingent.