Galactic Alliance Series by Doug Farren

Earth has developed a stardrive. The stars are now ours. Others, however, have gotten there before us. Facing isolation within our own star system Earth is forced to form a united government and join the Consortium. Humans, however, have a knack for getting into trouble and it doesn't take long before things start to unravel. This is book one of the Galactic Alliance series.

*** AUTHOR NOTE *** This book has been replaced by "Chroniech" which is book 2 of the Galactic Alliance series. If you are thinking of reading this book then please pick up Chroniech instead.The Alliance heavy cruiser, Komodo Dragon, is dispatched to a remote mining outpost when all communication with it is lost. When they arrive, Captain Ken Stricklen and his crew are horrified to find that the entire outpost has been obliterated by an unknown enemy... more*** AUTHOR NOTE *** This book has been replaced by "Chroniech" which is book 2 of the Galactic Alliance series. If you are thinking of reading this book then please pick up Chroniech instead.The Alliance heavy cruiser, Komodo Dragon, is dispatched to a remote mining outpost when all communication with it is lost. When they arrive, Captain Ken Stricklen and his crew are horrified to find that the entire outpost has been obliterated by an unknown enemy. While on this mission, the Komodo Dragon also makes a discovery which triggers this enemy into launching a full-scale all-out attack. It quickly becomes apparent that this new enemy is technologically more advanced than the Alliance, and it appears as if they will be the victors. The crew of the Komodo Dragon, however, has learned that their discovery holds a secret which could turn the tide of the war. The enemy suspects this, and relentlessly pursues the Komodo Dragon as Captain Stricklen tries to unravel the secret of his discovery. Follow the crew of the Komodo Dragon as they embark on a mission that takes them where no Alliance ship has ever gone before. less

(3rd edition) Imprisoned within a hyperdimensional barrier, the Chroniech applied all their intellect to finding a way out. After 15 years they succeeded. During that time the Chroniech had been building warships as fast as their shipyards could produce them. With the barrier breached, the unstoppable invasion force descended upon the Alliance with one goal in mind - EXTERMINATION!

The Peacekeepers were the solution to a problem: How do you enforce the laws of a society made up of a dozen species spread out across hundreds of planets? Peacekeepers were endowed with the strength of cybernetics and the authority to enforce the law throughout the Alliance. They were admired by those they protect and feared by those who break the law... moreThe Peacekeepers were the solution to a problem: How do you enforce the laws of a society made up of a dozen species spread out across hundreds of planets? Peacekeepers were endowed with the strength of cybernetics and the authority to enforce the law throughout the Alliance. They were admired by those they protect and feared by those who break the law. Communications specialist Tom Wilks is about to find out just how demanding a Peacekeeper's life can be as he undertakes the journey to becoming one of them. less