Deep within Syndicate World space, the Alliance fleet continues its dangerous journey home under the command of Captain John âBlack Jackâ Gearyârevived after a century spent in suspended animation. Gearyâs victories over the enemy
have earned him both the respectâand the envyâof his fellow officers âŚ
âBlack Jackâ Geary has made many risky decisions as commander, but ordering the Alliance fleet back to the Lakota Star System where it had nearly been destroyed by the Syndics has his officers questioning his sanity. Itâs a desperate
gamble that may buy Geary just enough time to prepare for the Syndicsâ inevitable returnâand give the fleet a fighting chance of survival.
But even as he struggles to stay one step ahead of the enemy, Geary must face conspirators within his own fleetâan unknown number of officers who want a change of command. And Geary knows that his fleet must stand together or the Syndic forces will tear them apart âŚ