Stand Into Danger: An Empire Rising Novella
by D. J. Holmes
It's 2439, fierce competition between human nations has erupted for the resources of space. Returning home from a training exercise, Captain Jonathan Somerville and his ship HMS Achilles stumble into the middle of a warzone. Stranded behind enemy lines, the crew of Achilles must fight their way through occupied territory if they are to link up with coalition forces and help turn back the invaders.It’s 2439 AD.Human nations have been thrown into competition for the resources of nearby star systems. The Russian Star Federation decides to make a move for one of humanities most important colonies.Returning home after a training exercise, Captain Jonathan Somerville and his ship HMS Achilles stumble into the middle of the warzone. Stranded behind enemy lines, the crew of Achilles must fight their way through occupied territory if they are to link up with coalition forces and help turn back the invaders. Stand into Danger is a military science fiction novella and introduction to the Empire Rising military sci-fi series.