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The Alliance has been fighting the Syndic for a century—and losing badly. Their fleet is crippled and stranded in enemy territory, leaving only one hope: Captain John "Black Jack" Geary. Revived from a century-long hibernation, Geary discovers he has been idealized into a heroic legend. Now he must live up to the myth he fears, rally the fleet, and confront the Syndic to secure a future for the Alliance.
In this space‑opera thriller, camp fever for the military commander playing a game of strategy and survival against overwhelming odds. The story balances tactical space combat, crew dynamics, and a protagonist wrestling with fame and duty, as the stakes reach the very survival of a people.
Dauntless offers a fresh take on command, loyalty and the weight of expectations in a high‑stakes galactic war.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Jack Campbell
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