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Earth Command defeats the Romulans with galactic allies, leading to the Neutral Zone and the formation of the United Federation of Planets and Starfleet. In the fleet’s inaugural year, the flagship Daedalus becomes the prize for six new captains. Admiral Ed Walker seeks to keep the ship—and Starfleet—under strict military control, appointing Captain Aaron Stiles as his protégé. Stiles, motivated by revenge for his brother Jake, clashes with Walker’s nephew Dane and scientist Captain Bryce Shumar. Their conflict escalates when an unknown alien race targets the Oreias system’s bases, forcing them to confront whether intellect and force can coexist to defend the galaxy.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Michael Jan Friedman
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