The first shot wasn’t supposed to happen. Humanity offered peace. The invaders answered with annihilation.A warlike empire from Andromeda has crossed into the Milky Way, demanding surrender. Captain Jayla Werno, commanding the Alliance dreadnought Prentis, becomes the first human officer to face them. The enemy expects an easy conquest. Instead, they awaken the doctrine humanity buried centuries ago.The doctrine that ended two species.As the Andromedan assault tears through Alliance defenses, Werno must decide how far she’s willing to go, and whether unleashing humanity’s full strength will save the galaxy… or burn it down.A fleet‑focused, tactical military sci‑fi epic, perfect for fans of The Lost Fleet, Honor Harrington, and Old Man’s War.In this book, you’ll find:Massive fleet battles with real tactical depthA warlike empire from Andromeda with terrifying motivesA commander forced into impossible decisionsHumanity’s long‑buried doctrine unleashedA captain torn between restraint and the doctrine she was born intoA galaxy that fears what humans become when provoked