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Silent for many years, Black Orchid, a dark and powerful force bent on world domination, has risen again. For decades the Society Intelligence Corps has successfully kept Black Orchid's power in check. But that is all about to change. With recently stolen fleet technology in their grasp, Black Orchid now strives to use it to once and for all destroy the Society, and her fleet, and claim Earth for their own. | Silent for many years, Black Orchid, a dark and powerful force bent on world domination, has risen again. For decades the Society Intelligence Corps has successfully kept Black Orchid's power in check. But that is all about to change. With recently stolen fleet technology in their grasp, Black Orchid now strives to use it to once and for all destroy the Society, and her fleet, and claim Earth for their own. | ||
===Book Summary=== | ===Book Summary=== | ||
The story starts out with Major Robert "[[Dutch]]" Collins, a former US Air Force ace fighter pilot, now a bed ridden cripple an invalid due to being shot down by a stealth missile while on a routine mission over the Eural mountains. The introduction covers the troubles he went through after that, and the incredible life of misery that followed. It also picks up the story of Dr. [[John Rasmussen]], an expert in the field of quantum and theoretical physics, who was rejected and shunned by his peers due to his radical and innovative ideas, many that were well ahead of their time, and outside of the "norm" that most modern grant committees would approve, he found himself in a rut, unable to get much of anywhere, and thus relegated to an insignificant corner of the university where he worked. Seeing the potential of both men, the [[Brayburn Society|Society]] steps out and recruits both men, fully healing Dutch (including fully regenerating lost body parts) and putting him to work as a pilot within [[Earthfleet]] while Rasmussen is assigned to a project to help the [[Society Science Corps]] solve a problem with the Coaxial FTL drive systems used by Earthfleet starships. | |||
To unofficially greet each [[inductee]], Grand Admiral [[Mike Clayton]], and his chief pilot, Lieutenant [[Joel Pendleton]] watch behind a one way mirror as Dutch wakes up after being healed of his injuries and brought into life within the Society, while [[Chancelor Norham]] and [[Dr. Corbin]] stand in another room and observe Dr. Rasmussen as he is brought into the society as well. However, while Mike and Pendleton are happy to see Dutch, and Nordham is happy to see Rasmussen, Corbin remains skeptical and appears as though he's somewhat threatened by the new addition to the Society. Elsewhere, seeking to continue his plans to destroy Mike, he heads over to Earthfleet's [[Command One]] station and overhears information about a sinister group known as [[Black Orchid]], who has been a thorn in the side of Earthfleet and the Society for years. Seeing the potential to use them in his plans, Zoahn seeks them out on Earth and finds one of their representatives. After talking briefly, they agree to work together, but only if Zoahn can find for them a weakness in Earthfleet technology that they can exploit. Zoahn agrees, and then goes off in search of what they're after. | |||
Back within Earthfleet, Dutch is given the task of acclimating Dutch as fast as possible to life in both Earthfleet, and the Society. At first Dutch has an issue getting used to everything that he's presented with, as it's a lot to wrap his mind around. Especially the idea that there are hundreds of races in the galaxy, upwards of nearly a thousand at last count. Upon stepping onto the main promenade of Pluto Station, Dutch quickly begins to display one of the many important skills which were part of the reason he was chosen for induction. It's not long, however, before Ambassador [[Phyland]] and Ambassador [[Finch]] walk by. They stop briefly and introduce themselves, much to the excitement and intrigue of Dutch, before moving on to other things. | |||
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Revision as of 21:46, 23 July 2019
Title: | The Oort Perimeter |
Cover Artist: | Don Semora |
Genre: | Military, Sci-Fi |
Series: | The Earthfleet Saga |
Publication Date: | June 2010 |
Media Types: | Ebook |
ISBN: | 978-1935805946 |
Preceded By: | Destiny's Mission |
Followed By: | Empire Rising |
Homeworld is the third book in The Earthfleet Saga and takes a look at Earthfleet's local enemies, those who live on Earth, and seek to seize control of Earth for their own.
Back Cover Blurb
Silent for many years, Black Orchid, a dark and powerful force bent on world domination, has risen again. For decades the Society Intelligence Corps has successfully kept Black Orchid's power in check. But that is all about to change. With recently stolen fleet technology in their grasp, Black Orchid now strives to use it to once and for all destroy the Society, and her fleet, and claim Earth for their own.
Book Summary
The story starts out with Major Robert "Dutch" Collins, a former US Air Force ace fighter pilot, now a bed ridden cripple an invalid due to being shot down by a stealth missile while on a routine mission over the Eural mountains. The introduction covers the troubles he went through after that, and the incredible life of misery that followed. It also picks up the story of Dr. John Rasmussen, an expert in the field of quantum and theoretical physics, who was rejected and shunned by his peers due to his radical and innovative ideas, many that were well ahead of their time, and outside of the "norm" that most modern grant committees would approve, he found himself in a rut, unable to get much of anywhere, and thus relegated to an insignificant corner of the university where he worked. Seeing the potential of both men, the Society steps out and recruits both men, fully healing Dutch (including fully regenerating lost body parts) and putting him to work as a pilot within Earthfleet while Rasmussen is assigned to a project to help the Society Science Corps solve a problem with the Coaxial FTL drive systems used by Earthfleet starships.
To unofficially greet each inductee, Grand Admiral Mike Clayton, and his chief pilot, Lieutenant Joel Pendleton watch behind a one way mirror as Dutch wakes up after being healed of his injuries and brought into life within the Society, while Chancelor Norham and Dr. Corbin stand in another room and observe Dr. Rasmussen as he is brought into the society as well. However, while Mike and Pendleton are happy to see Dutch, and Nordham is happy to see Rasmussen, Corbin remains skeptical and appears as though he's somewhat threatened by the new addition to the Society. Elsewhere, seeking to continue his plans to destroy Mike, he heads over to Earthfleet's Command One station and overhears information about a sinister group known as Black Orchid, who has been a thorn in the side of Earthfleet and the Society for years. Seeing the potential to use them in his plans, Zoahn seeks them out on Earth and finds one of their representatives. After talking briefly, they agree to work together, but only if Zoahn can find for them a weakness in Earthfleet technology that they can exploit. Zoahn agrees, and then goes off in search of what they're after.
Back within Earthfleet, Dutch is given the task of acclimating Dutch as fast as possible to life in both Earthfleet, and the Society. At first Dutch has an issue getting used to everything that he's presented with, as it's a lot to wrap his mind around. Especially the idea that there are hundreds of races in the galaxy, upwards of nearly a thousand at last count. Upon stepping onto the main promenade of Pluto Station, Dutch quickly begins to display one of the many important skills which were part of the reason he was chosen for induction. It's not long, however, before Ambassador Phyland and Ambassador Finch walk by. They stop briefly and introduce themselves, much to the excitement and intrigue of Dutch, before moving on to other things.
(this summary is a work in progress, so please be patient)