The Ga’ee escaped, like a wounded animal. The next time they appear, they would be more dangerous than ever. But when? Now. The enemy is back. The first time was only a reconnaissance. This is for real. Invasion. Earth Fleet must rally the seven races. And Declan Payne and his team are at the front of the fight once more as Lev goes to war. While goliaths wrestle, the galaxy’s fate hinges on the decisions of a small group of people putting their lives on the line for those who won’t.