Commodore Tan Dalton, of Terra's Space Navy, is approached by the Softliners, politicians who want to avoid war with the Hukk invaders at all costs. He is also harangued by the Hardliners, who want him to provoke full-scale military action. Out in space, Dalton is faced with the harsh reality of the situation when the Hukk admiral pulls off a brilliant maneuver. Dalton's decision can mean mutiny, space war, or instant, terrible defeat.

Genre: Science Fiction