The Kurgan War Series by Richard Turner

When war comes after a century of peace, it is sudden and brutal. Taken by surprise Earth's far-flung colonies are in danger.The only son of an admiral, Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan finds himself thrust into a desperate conflict that he and the untried soldiers under his command are ready for. Focusing on the people struggling to survive the onslaught, First Strike is a novel that propels the reader to the furthest limits of space... moreWhen war comes after a century of peace, it is sudden and brutal. Taken by surprise Earth's far-flung colonies are in danger.The only son of an admiral, Second Lieutenant Michael Sheridan finds himself thrust into a desperate conflict that he and the untried soldiers under his command are ready for. Focusing on the people struggling to survive the onslaught, First Strike is a novel that propels the reader to the furthest limits of space. Fighting a ruthless and determined enemy, Sheridan soon learns the brutal lessons of war and that his enemy may not be what it appears to be. less

Newly promoted Captain Michael Sheridan finds himself leading a company of untried Marines against their enemy, the Kurgans, dug in on Illum Prime. Fighting for survival, Sheridan and his mentor, Master Sergeant Alan Cole, must do all they can to keep their people alive not only from the Kurgans but from traitors hidden in plain sight. From the deserts of Illum Prime, to the depths of space, the Kurgan War continues.

Captain Michael Sheridan and Master Sergeant Alan Cole are back. This time the stakes couldn't be higher. When word of a brutal Kurgan prison planet reaches Earth, the men and women of the Sixth Fleet are sent into action. From a smuggler's hideout, to a prehistoric planet to a deadly fight with the dreaded Kurgan Imperial Guard, the struggle to survive continues.

As the war grinds on, Captain Sheridan and Master Sergeant Cole find themselves assigned to look after Komada, a Chosen defector. With a religious fervor Komada inspires more Chosen warriors to take up arms against their former citizens. Pushed by his superiors, Sheridan must get these soldiers ready to undertake hazardous missions in Kurgan space. Deeply suspicious of Komada's motives, Sheridan and Cole are not sure if he and his disciples can be trusted... moreAs the war grinds on, Captain Sheridan and Master Sergeant Cole find themselves assigned to look after Komada, a Chosen defector. With a religious fervor Komada inspires more Chosen warriors to take up arms against their former citizens. Pushed by his superiors, Sheridan must get these soldiers ready to undertake hazardous missions in Kurgan space. Deeply suspicious of Komada's motives, Sheridan and Cole are not sure if he and his disciples can be trusted. With Earth about to take the offensive, the members of the Ghost Company are about to find out if they are able to take the war to their home worlds. less

Michael Sheridan and Alan Cole, stuck deep in Kurgan space, find themselves at odds with Komada, the enigmatic Chosen religious leader. With the war dragging on, Sheridan is growing disillusioned and seeks to find a way to end helping Komada ferment his civil war. When an unexpected visitor arrives on Kandara-Minor everything is suddenly changed. With an old nemesis still on the run, Sheridan and Cole are drawn into a battle which could decide the outcome of the war.