In the Pacific, as USS Walker is repaired and updated after a previous battle and Reddy is healing from his wounds, preparing begins for the bold raid on the very heart of the Grik Empire.

But period is running out for the Alliance military in India, and the Allied forces in the western must gather within an unprecedented land, air, and sea marketing campaign to destroy the mighty Grik battle fleet and break through to their relief. All other programs go on hold when the attempt proves even more difficult-and even more heartbreakingly costly-than anyone dreamed.

On the other hand, the struggle continues on various other fronts near and considerably: in the jungles of Borno in distant Southern Africa and in the Americas, where in fact the allies are finally learning the terrible truth about the twisted Dominion.

The Alliance is in the offensive everywhere, but their enemies have several surprises, including new weaponry and new tactics . and a sensational geographic benefit that Reddy never suspected.

Until now.