Theodore "Ted" Hodges is a US Army infantry veteran, two time recipient to an all expenses paid trip to Bactria by the US Government, and major fan of stories about space wizards, warfare, politics, history, and the soldiering profession. He writes because there is no greater joy for him to engage with theoretical worlds with a willing audience. More importantly, perhaps, Hodges believes in the profession of arms and the greatest acts of humanity the inhumanity of group violence can produce. Most of Hodges' work focuses on the nature of warriors. Some tales explore whether or not anyone can step in the same river twice after seeing the elephant. Others are about the oaths we swear and to whom we swear them. All are about fraternity and loyalty, the greatest gift to any human being who has picked up a rifle, spear, or gladius in service to their homeland.