Kurt Hansen

Colonel Kurt Hansen is an upcoming character in.

Overview
Hansen is the leader of the Barghest faction, operating in Dogtown. His military background doesn't mean he just acts in violence, as Hansen's keen intellect and strategic prowess make him a formidable rival to his enemies.

Biography
Hansen was a NUSA Colonel during the Unification War, and it was his strategic decision which allowed him to take control of Night City's Combat Zone in Pacifica, eventually becoming its tyrant and protector. . Hansen defected from the NUSA and with the help of his Barghest militia, and renamed the Combat Zone to Dogtown.

By 2077, Colonel Hansen and his Barghest still ruled Dogtown with an iron fist.

Trivia

 * The main influence for Barghest and its leader Kurt Hansen were South American drug lords.
 * Hansen shares many similarities with Colonel Kurtz from the film Apocalypse Now.