Admiral John "Black Jack" Geary navigates treacherous waters as he leads the Alliance fleet on a diplomatic mission in uncharted territory inhabited by an enigmatic alien species. Complications arise from hostile human factions and the arrival of a technologically superior alien race, escalating the stakes. Geary faces a moral dilemma when ordered to act against his principles, forcing him to weigh the consequences of his decisions on his fleet and the fragile Alliance he strives to protect.
A Nominee for the 2022 Dragon Award for Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Admiral John “Black Jack” Geary must battle dangers both within and without the Alliance, in this exciting continuation of the New York Times bestselling series. Geary knows that some political factions in the Alliance were just trying to get rid of him when he was assigned to escort a diplomatic and scientific mission to the far reaches of humanity’s expansion into the galaxy . . . and beyond. But he views his mission as both a duty and an opportunity to make things better wherever he can. And when a crippled Rift Federation ship tumbles out of jump space, Geary leaps into action. But the survivors’ story isn’t completely adding up. As Geary investigates, he soon finds himself fending off spies and assassins while leading the fleet as it fights its way across space controlled by the mysterious and hostile aliens whom humans call enigmas. Challenges arrive at every turn, including an unknown alien species that invites the fleet to visit one of their star systems. With little information to go on, Geary must weigh the benefits of potential new allies against the possibility of a trap. The fate of the fleet—and perhaps even the future of humanity—will depend on him making the right decision. If he can stay alive long enough to do that.
Admiral John "Black Jack" Geary may have saved the Alliance only to destroy it, in this thrilling and eagerly awaited continuation of the New York Times bestselling series.Geary believed in the Alliance. Even when he uncovered overwhelming evidence that the highest echelons of the government and fleet command were involved in secret programs and prison camps, he believed it was worth saving. And that his duty was to see that justice was served even though some factions feared that revealing the truth would cause the Alliance to crumble.But after narrowly surviving two assassination attempts when he brings evidence of the misdeeds to the capital star system, Geary realizes that some have decided the easiest way to make the Alliance's problems go away is to get rid of him. He finds himself ordered to undertake a perilous new mission outside of the reaches of human-occupied space while the Senate clashes over the evidence.Geary's warships must escort a diplomatic and scientific mission across the dangerous, disintegrating remnants of the Syndicate Worlds empire. But even if he can make it to Midway Star System, the gateway to alien-controlled space, Geary will face former Syndicate officials who have rebelled and regard the Alliance with deep suspicion. And that will be the easy part. . . .
A young fleet officer and a Marine must stand together to defend their neighbors and their colony in this return to the powerful and action-packed Genesis Fleet saga from New York Times bestselling author Jack Campbell. The recently colonized world of Glenlyon has learned that they're stronger when they stand with other star systems than when they are on their own. But after helping their neighbor Kosatka against an invasion, Glenlyon has become a target. An attack is launched against Glenlyon's orbital facility with forces too powerful for fleet officer Rob Geary to counter using their sole remaining destroyer, Saber. Mele Darcy's Marines must repel repeated assaults while their hacker tries to get into the enemy systems to give Saber a fighting chance. To survive, Glenlyon needs more firepower, and the only source for that is their neighbor Kosatka or other star systems that have so far remained neutral. But trying to convince other worlds to help is a seemingly hopeless struggle. As star systems founded by people seeking freedom and autonomy, will Kosatka, Glenlyon, and others be able to overcome deep suspicions of surrendering any authority to others? Will the free star systems stand together in a new alliance or fall alone?
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A young fleet officer and a Marine stand together to defend their colony in the continuation of the powerful and action-packed Genesis Fleet saga from New York Times bestselling author Jack Campbell. In the three years since former fleet officer Rob Geary and former Marine Mele Darcy led improvised forces to repel attacks on the newly settled world of Glenlyon, tensions have only gotten worse. When one of Glenlyon's warships is blown apart trying to break the blockade that has isolated the world from the rest of human-colonized space, only the destroyer Saber remains to defend it from another attack. Geary's decision to take Saber to the nearby star Kosatka to safeguard a diplomatic mission is a risky interpretation of his orders, to say the least. Kosatka has been fighting a growing threat from so-called rebels--who are actually soldiers from aggressive colonies. When a "peacekeeping force" carrying thousands of enemy soldiers arrives in Kosatka's star system, the people of that world, including Lochan Nakamura and former "Red" Carmen Ochoa, face an apparently hopeless battle to retain their freedom. It's said that the best defense is a good offense. But even if a bold and risky move succeeds, Geary and Darcy may not survive it...
Set in the backdrop of military science fiction, this new series delves into the origins of the Alliance, highlighting the struggles and sacrifices of the men and women who fought for its establishment. Jack Campbell brings his signature action-packed storytelling to explore themes of bravery, leadership, and the complexities of war in a richly developed universe.
The Syndicate Worlds continue to splinter as more star systems pledge
allegiance to President Gwen Iceni, General Artur Drakon, and the new
government they're establishing at Midway.
Präsident Gwen Iceni und General Artur Drakon haben das Midway-System erfolgreich von der Diktatur durch die Syndikatwelten befreit — doch die gestürzten Regenten zeigen sich kampflustig. Während sie ihre Truppen für einen Angriff sammeln, versuchen Agenten den inneren Zusammenhalt zu schwächen. Zudem hat ein ehemaliger CEO der Syndiks die Kontrolle über das benachbarte Ulindi-System übernommen und streckt seine Fühler nun in Richtung Midway-System aus. Doch für einen Krieg an mehreren Fronten ist die junge, fragile Regierung nicht gewappnet ...
Die Syndikatswelten sehen sich einer übermächtigen Bedrohung gegenüber. Die
Flotte der außeridischen Enigma bedroht alles Leben im Sternensystem. Um sie
zu bekämpfen, steht General Artur Drakon eine schwere Entscheidung bevor: Soll
er sich §mit einer Offizierin verbünden, die eigentlich zu seinen Feinden
zählt? Angesichts der Bedrohung geht er das Wagnis ein. Mit ungeahnten Folgen
...
Following a successful coup, the leaders of the rebel Midway Star System
struggle to forge a government free enough to please its citizens yet strong
enough to secure power. But in a world where former rulers have become new
foes, an alien threat to humanity may turn old adversaries into uncertain
allies...
Bürgerkrieg und Rebellion stürzen Dutzende Sternensysteme ins Chaos. Alle
Versuche der Syndik-Regierung, die Ordnung wiederherzustellen, scheitern. Am
Schlimmsten ist die Lage im Sternensystem Midway. Hier kämpfen die beiden
Offiziere Artur §Drakon und Gwen Iceni einen verzweifelten Kampf:
gegeneinander und um das Überleben ihrer Welt.
Strains on the Alliance grow as the Syndics continue to meddle, and Black Jack Geary is ordered to take a small force to the border of Syndic space. There he finds a mysterious threat that could finally force the Alliance to its knees. As he mounts a desperate battle to protect the Alliance against a shrewd and powerful enemy, he's left with just one question: Who are they?
Formálně válka se Syndiky sice skončila, ale to neznamená, že Alianci čeká mír, což je stav, jaký nikdo živý kromě Gearyho nepamatuje. Centrální syndická vláda sice podepsala mír, nicméně její moc je natolik oslabena, že se od Syndikovaných světů odtrhávají jednotlivé sluneční soustavy s vlastními plány pro budoucnost a je jen otázkou času, kdy anarchie vyvolá další válečné konflikty…
A navíc někde za syndickými hranicemi číhá cizí inteligentní rasa, která pravděpodobně válku mezi lidmi rozpoutala. Koho jiného než hrdinu Gearyho může alianční vláda vyslat s nově vytvořenou první alianční flotilou na průzkum území cizí rasy?
Na první pohled dávají Gearyho rozkazy smysl, ale pokud se vezme v úvahu stav lodí flotily, sabotáže prováděné na flotile politiky i vojenským velením a obrovské nebezpečí, jaké může na neznámém území čekat… začíná to zavánět sebevražednou misí.
In the aftermath of a coup against the oppressive Syndicate, leaders in the Midway Star System face the challenge of establishing a government that balances freedom and strength. As former rulers emerge as new adversaries, an impending alien threat forces these unlikely allies to navigate complex relationships and unite for humanity's survival. The story explores themes of power, governance, and the intricacies of alliances in a time of crisis.
Der siebte Band der Reihe Die Verschollene Flotte. Jack Campbell bietet dem
Leser Action von schwindelerregender Rasanz. Eine höchst plausible
Zukunftsvision, deren Held John 'Black Jack' Geary zu den eindruckvollsten
Figuren der modernen Science Fiction zählt.
Admiral Geary's First Fleet of the Alliance has survived the journey deep into unexplored interstellar space, a voyage that led to the discovery of new alien species, including a new enemy and a possible ally.
Someone onboard the USS Michaelson is selling secrets, and to uncover the
traitor, legal officer Lieutenant Paul Sinclair must walk the dangerous line
between duty and honour.
When the USS Michaelson's sister ship, the USS Maury, is wracked by
devastating explosions that destroy its engineering section, Paul Sinclair
must find out what really caused the explosions. But the more he learns, the
more he faces the terrible possibility that the woman he loves may be guilty
of sabotage and murder.
The story follows CEO Artur Drakon as he navigates betrayal and political turmoil within the Syndicate Worlds. With his loyal soldiers, he embarks on a fierce campaign to seize control of the Midway Star System, all while grappling with the uncertainty of an alliance that may not be trustworthy. Themes of loyalty, power struggles, and the complexities of trust in times of conflict drive this gripping narrative.
When the USS Michaelson's captain faces court-martial following the
destruction of a civilian research vessel, Paul Sinclair finds himself
defending a doomed officer.
After a suspicious explosion on board the USS Michaelson costs an officer his
life, Paul Sinclair risks everything to expose a cover-up - and prosecute the
son of a powerful vice-admiral.
He was sent into space to protect the US Lunar Colony. Instead, when faced
with orders that would do nothing but get his soldiers killed, Sergeant Ethan
Stark lead a rebellion. Now he and his soldiers must fend off deadly
aggression from their own country without igniting a full-scale civil war.
Ethan Stark is placed in command of the US military forces that have overthrown their high-ranking officers. Instead of issuing orders, Stark confides his hope of forging an army based on mutual respect. Now, in addition to fighting a merciless enemy on the moon, Stark must contend with the US government's reaction to his mutiny.
The USA reigns over Earth as the last surviving superpower. To build a society
free of American influence, foreign countries have inhabited the moon. Under
orders from the US military, Sergeant Ethan Stark and his squadron must train
to fight a desperate enemy in an airless atmosphere.
After successfully freeing Alliance POWs, 'Black Jack' Geary discovers that
the Syndics plan to ambush the fleet with their powerful reserve flotilla in
an attempt to annihilate it once and for all. And as Geary has the fleet jump
from one star system to the next, hoping to avoid the inevitable
confrontation, saboteurs contribute to the chaos.
Now Victorious leads the charge again-and "Black Jack" Geary is in command... As war continues to rage between the Alliance and Syndicate Worlds, Captain "Black Jack" Geary is promoted to admiral-even though the ruling council fears he may stage a military coup. His new rank gives him the authority to negotiate with the Syndics, who have suffered tremendous losses and may finally be willing to end the war. But an even greater alien threat lurks on the far side of the Syndic occupied space.
Deep within Syndicate World space, the Alliance fleet continues its dangerous journey home under the command of Captain John "Black Jack" Geary--revived after a century spent in suspended animation. Geary's victories over the enemy have earned him both the respect--and the envy--of his fellow officers ..."Black Jack" 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. It's a desperate gamble that may buy Geary just enough time to prepare for the Syndics' inevitable return--and 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 fleet--an 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 ...
The Lost Fleet continues its perilous journey home. Badly damaged and low on
supplies, the Alliance Fleet is raiding Syndic mines for raw materials and
Captain 'Black Jack' Geary hopes they can continue to remain one step ahead of
their enemies.
Débordé par la puissance de feu des Mondes syndiqués, le légendaire capitaine « Black Jack » Geary poursuit son dangereux repli à travers l'espace ennemi. « Ressuscité des morts » au bout d'un siècle d'animation suspendue et rendu à la flotte de l'Alliance, il tente désespérément de la ramener au bercail avec son précieux trophée, la clef de l'hypernet du Syndic, qui est aussi celle de la victoire... La flotte ne comptait pas s'attarder dans le système en déshérence de Sutrah, mais c'était avant d'apprendre qu'il hébergeait des milliers de prisonniers de guerre. Dont le flamboyant capitaine Francesco Falco, autrefois adoré des médias et des foules, adulé par ses troupes, privé de combats et de gloire par vingt ans de captivité. Héros contre héros, « Black Jack » contre Falco le « battant », un duel d'influence se prépare au sein de la flotte. Le plus grand danger désormais ne vient-il pas de l'intérieur ?
Un siècle après sa défaite et sa disparition dans un combat spatial, le capitaine John Geary se réveille à bord d’un cuirassé dont il ne reconnaît ni l’équipage ni les coutumes. On lui apprend qu’on l’a récupéré dans une capsule d’hibernation. Il prend peu à peu conscience que la guerre à laquelle il participait et qui opposait deux blocs de la Galaxie, le Syndic et sa propre Alliance, perdure au bout de cent ans. Les belligérants ne sont pas loin d’être à genoux. La dernière manœuvre de l’Alliance, qui se voulait décisive, a totalement échoué, et sa flotte, déjà décapitée par le Syndic, est menacée de destruction totale. Or John Geary se rend compte que son dernier geste de résistance à l’ennemi, cent ans plus tôt, a fait de lui une figure de légende : l’héroïque « Black Jack » Geary, révéré, adulé par toute l’Alliance. Ce Rip Van Winkle du futur se voit bien malgré lui confier le sort de la flotte et, partant, celui de l’Alliance. En dépit de sa réticence et de l’écœurement que lui inspire l’idolâtrie dont il est l’objet, aura-t-il la force de ramener vers sa lointaine patrie l’armada de bâtiments blessés dont il est désormais responsable, avec la clef de l’hypernet du Syndic, atout majeur de cette guerre, cachée à bord de l’Intrépide, son vaisseau amiral...? Un récit nerveux et palpitant, avec de vrais personnages, d’une qualité comparable aux premiers Honor Harrington. Le meilleur du space opera militaire.
