Siegfried Metzger

Siegfried Wednesday Metzger, 1st Prince of Xanten (born 31 April 2572) is a notorious corsair, privateer, knight-prince, and former space pirate who has operated in the Banat, Outer Colonies, and Rim regions of Terran space since the beginning of the 27th century. His reputation as a privateer and the sensational circumstances of many stories regarding him have turned Metzger into a living legend or a figure of space folklore. His reputation has been enhanced by public reports on his activities as a condottieri and pirate during the colonial rebellions of the 2620s through 2660s, his corsair activities during the Great War against domestic pirates and criminals, and his actions during the Pirate War. Some commentators and historians have argued that his reputation as a vicious pirate is unjust, and founded largely in "tall tales". Others, however, point to numerous reports of brutality by Metzger and his compatriots, and in personal accounts of his eccentric and often violent behavior towards allies and enemies alike. During the Corsair War in 2696. Metzger was temporarily "excommunicated" from the Galactic Corsairs guild due to his support of his allies' power struggle within the guild; however, he seemed to have reverted his previous course and helped restore balance within the organization in December that year and was readmitted.
He was created Prince of Xanten by Act of Congress in 2697 in recognition of his achievements in fighting piracy over the course of several decades.