The first battle is fought with several international forces attempting to defend one of the worlds of the pacifistic worker race, the Indowy. Mike’s own project is the development of the ACS, the Armoured Combat Suit. Mike O’Neal, together with many others, including a sly reference to an SF author of space combat novels refered to only as “David”, are tasked to develop the weapons, vehicles and systems that mold Galactic technology to human use. The fact that we would be over run by the Posleen in a few years is enough to rally all the nations to join the cause. But with their backs to the wall, they have decided to enlist mankind to fight their war for them. They are nearly as afraid of the humans as they are the Posleen. Needless to say, they are losing the war against the sauroid aliens, the Posleen. One race go so far as to revert to a virtual non-sentient state whenever they attempt to take another’s life. Unfortunately for the alien’s Galactic Federation, they have no ability when it comes to war. Their message warns that there is a rampaging alien horde, the Posleen, are coming this way through the galaxy and they need our help.
Mike is recalled to a top secret briefing where it is revealed that aliens have contacted the heads of the major governments. Despite throwing in some web development jargon I was impressed that it didn’t sound dated, even after nine years. Former Lieutenant Mike O’Neal is now a website developer. “Crackerjack storytelling.Themes: / Science Fiction / Military SF / Battle / Aliens / Computers /įirst published in 2000, John Ringo’s A Hymn Before Battle is the 1st book in his Posleen War series, also known as the Legacy of the Aldenata.
executed with skill, verve, and wit.”- Booklist practically impossible not to read in one sitting. will appreciate Ringo’s lively narrative and flavorful characters.”- Publishers Weekly “ peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.”- Library Journal the proceedings become oddly plausible.”- Publishers Weekly on Under a Graveyard Sky Ringo fleshes out his theme with convincing details. With the Earth in the path of the rapacious Posleen, the peaceful and friendly races of the Galactic Federation offer their resources to help the backward Terrans-for a price.Īs Earth's armies rush into battle and special operations units scout alien worlds, the humans begin to learn a valuable lesson: You can protect yourself from your enemies, but may the Lord save you from your allies.
The First Book in John Ringo's Groundbreaking military sf series.
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