What unique challenges will tomorrow's soldiers face in distant star systems?How will Earth deal with hostile aliens on home soil? How will humanity fight—and survive—its future wars? These are just a few of the questions explored in these brand-new, stories by the hottest names in science fiction. From diplomatic duels and strategic standoffs, to all-out, full-scale war, Guardsmen of Tomorrow offers suspense-filled, action-packed tales of battles fought and conflicts avoided, of weapons that can destroy entire worlds, and of men and women dedicated to keeping the peace in a vast and often hostile universe.