Armed with new tech that could revolutionize space combat, Captain Husher must now try to convince the Interstellar Union to implement it in time to defend against the godlike Progenitors. When a new alien ally shows up in the galaxy, it's a mixed blessing. Their military might could prove a boon to the war effort, but what secrets lurk in their past, and how might they shape galactic society for centuries to come? It's a lot for one supercarrier captain to contend with, especially when tensions are escalating aboard the IGS Vesta herself. Husher can only stand on his well-worn principles: Do right by his crew. Do right by the galaxy, even when the galaxy fights him every step of the way. If death comes anyway, make it an honorable one, and make it count. Experience the explosive next installment in this fast-paced military science fiction series.