Book I of Peace Company. If you seek peace - prepare for war. A rule as true in the 24th century as it is today. When 75 planets - from savage tribes to outlaw tyrannies to star-spanning mega powers - totter on the brink of the hell that began the day the Earth destroyed itself. When only one military outift has the experience, strangth and firepower to deliver rapid deployment justice to the galaxy - the Planetary Union Police Force. This is the frontline. Peace Company Group 14, New Frontier Seventh Peace Brigade. The 900 shock troops of the battle-cruiser Ark Royal. Knife-honed vets, men and women, commander to crew. Elite commandos ready to wage war and win...any time, anywhere, under any conditions, on any world. Cover art by Luis Royo.