Willis E. Davidge

By late in the 21st century the nations of the Earth were finally at peace, working together to explore and colonise the distant reaches of space. Unfortunately, we weren't alone out there. A race of nonhuman aliens called the Dracs were claiming squatters' rights to some of the richest star systems in the galaxy. Well, they weren't gonna get it without a fight. Space was the new battleground. For many of us, Earth became a precious memory light years away. Our only home was a fortress in space. As in any war, there were long periods with nothing to do but wait. And then...