About the book: 1996 / (April 23, 3054) Defeated in battle, former Com Guard soldier Jeremy Rose wants nothing more than to strike back at the Clans that destroyed his furs and his career. Dreams of quick revenge turn into a nightmare when his every attempt to reunite with the main forces in the fight for the rights of the citizens of the Inner Sphere is rebuffed. Forced to win the Battle while fighting on the world of Solaris VII, Rose recruits other soldiers from the arena to create a new mercenary group to strike the invaders. Unfortunately, although Rose has extensive experience in military affairs, his business qualities leave much to be desired..