Orestes Panther

Orestes Panther
Director of the Ministry of Intelligence
Incumbent
Assumed office 25 March 2025
Monarch	Imperator of Caphiria
Deputy	Aiano Evolus Farossola
Preceded by	Falino Lucchi
Advisor to the Prime Minister of Defense
Incumbent
Assumed office 15 June 2022
Praetor of Isuriana
In office 05 January 2005 – 05 January 2015
Preceded by	Gardus Jovisi
Succeeded by	Tarcolo Muriassini
Praetor of Suvera
In office 05 January 2010 – 05 January 2015
Preceded by	Gastotello Moccantoni
Succeeded by	Manni Jacuzzini
Personal details
Born	Orestes Panther 11 October 1974 (56 years old)
Nationality	Caphiria
Political party	Kiro-Caphirian Party PAR
Parents	Nazzaro and Ileana Panther
Relatives	Panther Estate
Occupation	Politician Investor Businessman
Military service
Allegiance	Caphiria
Branch/service	Imperial Legion
Years of service	1990-2005
Unit	Legion LXXXVIII, Cohort III Task Force VII

Orestes Panther (born 11 October 1974) is a Caphirian politician, veteran of the Imperial Legion, and member of the imperial Panther Estate. Currently serving as the Director of the Ministry of Intelligence, Panther is primarily known for his concurrent terms as the Praetor of the Provinces of Isuriana (2005-2015) and Suvera (2010-2015) - a historical first in modern Caphiria. Despite his eligibility for the Imperial crown, Panther has consistently refrained from pursuing it, despite significant public and political backing.

Panther's career commenced in the Imperial Legion, culminating in his attainment of the rank of Captain Grade II. His performance further stood out as a senior field agent within Task Force VII, an elite special operations force part of the Advenarum, a civilian foreign intelligence agency of Caphiria. His successful participation in the capture of the notorious narcoterrorist Semias Sephiran brought him to public attention. Panther retired from active military duty in 2005, transitioning seamlessly into politics, a move bolstered by his military record and popular recognition. His political tenure focused on veterans' affairs and a proactive approach towards the suppression of illegal narcotic activities, earning him widespread popularity and facilitating his electoral success as Praetor of Isuriana in 2005. In a surprising turn of events, Panther also ran for and won the Praetorship of Suvera in 2010, marking a unique instance in Caphirian history of an individual serving simultaneous terms in multiple provinces.

Panther's political path intersected with that of fellow veteran, Irasur Valyrian, while serving as Praetor. Their professional camaraderie matured into an alliance, leading to the establishment of the Kiro-Caphirian political party and the subsequent propagation of Kiro-Caphiranism. Panther's assistance was key to Valyrian's political ascendance.

After the coronation of Constantinus I in 2025, Panther was appointed the Director of the Ministry of Intelligence, marking his transition away from the political forefront. Despite this, he continues to maintain public visibility, adopting a more celebrity-like persona. Lately, Panther has ventured into the private sector as an investor and businessman, carving a place for himself in the corporate world.