Used. Mass Market Paperback. Modesitt pits pious zealotry against relentless technology in this sprawling clash of cultures, proving once again that humanity’s favorite pastime is fighting over how to run the universe. Our protagonist is a gifted young pilot caught in the crossfire of this ideological melee, perfectly positioned to become something far more formidable than a mere cog in the military machine. Throw in a third faction of delightfully misunderstood aliens who refuse to play by anyone's rules, and you have a cosmic conflagration well worth stoking. If you like your space opera with a side of sociological friction and plenty of tactical grit, grab a copy before the holy wars reach your neck of the woods.