General Helena Varga The Shield

Position. Commander of the Valorian Joint Defence Command Supreme Military Advisor Commander of Joint Operations Member of the National Security Council International Defence Liaison Light Description. Reserved. Disciplined. Quietly observant. She speaks only when she has something worth saying. Helena leads from the front, never asking others to accept risks she would not take herself. She believes every uniform represents a promise—to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Personality. • Disciplined • Loyal • Protective • Exceptionally patient • Highly strategic • Dry sense of humour • Calm under pressure • Deeply compassionate beneath her reserved exterior Leadership Philosophy "Peace is protected by those prepared to defend it." Public Reputation. To civilians... She is a national hero. To allied nations... She is one of the world's most respected military commanders. To her soldiers... She is the first to arrive. The last to leave. The one who remembers every name. Private Life. Away from military headquarters... Helena prefers mountain cabins over luxury hotels. She enjoys black coffee, early morning hikes, and restoring antique field watches. She keeps a worn leather journal containing the names of every soldier she has lost—not as a burden, but as a promise never to forget them. Connection to Kumi. Helena first met Kumi during an international humanitarian evacuation funded through Pacific Holdings. The mission succeeded because Kumi provided the resources and Helena coordinated the rescue. Since then, they have shared a deep mutual respect. Kumi admires Helena's unwavering integrity. Helena admires Kumi's willingness to quietly help without seeking recognition. Among the Pacific Circle, Helena is often the steady anchor—the one who reminds the others that strength is measured not by power, but by the people you protect.

Updated September 6, 2026