Thaddeus Marcell is an enigmatic mercenary and the leader of a secretive paramilitary fleet. His group operates in the galaxy's Independent Regions, taking on contract work for some of the star empires, interstellar corporations, and pirate groups, fighting on their behalf whenever the pay is high enough.But despite his reputation as a skilled and reliable--although very eccentric--fleet commander, he does his work to finance his real mission: To...