Also by Jay Allan:
- The First Imperium (Crimson Worlds IV)
- A Little Rebellion (Crimson Worlds III)
- Tombstone (A Crimson Worlds Prequel)
- The Cost of Victory (Crimson Worlds II)
- The Dragon's Banner
- The Last Veteran
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Marines
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Published: Aug. 20, 2012
Words: 96,899 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476171685
Short description
In the 23rd Century, assault troops go into battle wearing AI-assisted, nuclear-powered armor, but it is still men and blood that win battles. Erik Cain and his comrades fight an increasingly desperate war as Earth's Superpowers struggle to control the resources of the frontier. But even as he rises in rank, Erik begins to wonder - who is the real enemy?Extended description
Erik Cain joined the marines to get off death row. The deal was simple; enlist to fight in space and he would be pardoned for all his crimes.In the 23rd Century, assault troops go into battle wearing AI-assisted, nuclear-powered armor, but it is still men and blood that win battles. From one brutal campaign to the next, Erik and his comrades fight an increasingly desperate war over the resource rich colony worlds that have become vital to the economies of Earth's exhausted and despotic Superpowers.
As Erik rises through the ranks he finally finds a home, first with the marines who fight at his side and later among the colonists - men and women who have dared to leave everything behind to build a new society on the frontier, one where the freedoms and rights lost long ago on Earth are preserved.
Amidst the blood and death and sacrifice, Erik begins to wonder. Is he fighting the right war? Who is the real enemy?
Tags
dystopia, future history, starship troopers, space battle, space marines, future government, future war, powered armor, future combat, future battle, powered infantryAvailable ebook reading formats
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