Victor Rovner

Victor Rovner was a CIA informant and freelance dealer in arms, drugs and information who did most of his work out of the Czech Republic.

Day 1
Just after midnight on Day 1, Rovner transmitted a message from Kuala Lumpur to CTU Los Angeles, informing them that a professional assassin was on his way to Los Angeles to kill Senator David Palmer. As he sent the transmission, people began knocking on his door and yelling.

Memorable quotes
(the show's first lines)
 * Contact: Identify.
 * Victor Rovner: Victor Rovner, requesting permission to transmit.
 * Contact: Login.

Background information and notes

 * Although unconfirmed officially on-screen, according to 24: The Official Companion: Seasons 1 & 2, Victor Rovner was the first character on 24 to die.