Wandering Engineer Jethro's Tale Series by Chris Hechtl

When the wandering engineer was forced out of Pyrax he left a small but growing group of military officers and enlisted. These men, women, and non humans are determined to restore the Federation despite the corrupt politicians standing in their way. They have to pick up the pieces Fleet Admiral Irons has left behind and soldier on without him in the hope that he'll return someday.Jethro is one of those people, a new marine recruit... moreWhen the wandering engineer was forced out of Pyrax he left a small but growing group of military officers and enlisted. These men, women, and non humans are determined to restore the Federation despite the corrupt politicians standing in their way. They have to pick up the pieces Fleet Admiral Irons has left behind and soldier on without him in the hope that he'll return someday.Jethro is one of those people, a new marine recruit. He's a Neo Panther, a member of the Anvil cat clan, and although he's young, he's a professional assassin and ready and eager to prove himself.Perhaps too eager.To what lengths will he go to fight for what's right? Will his first taste of true combat be his last? But first will he survive Boot camp and the infamous F platoon's Neo drill sergeant?This is the beginning of his story less

First to Fight, one of the motto's of the marine corps carried over to the Federation Marines from long ago.To those not blooded in combat, it was just that, a motto. They were eager for war, despite the cost... moreFirst to Fight, one of the motto's of the marine corps carried over to the Federation Marines from long ago.To those not blooded in combat, it was just that, a motto. They were eager for war, despite the cost. But what kind of war?A war they can't fight? Filled with political intrigue and corruption in Pyrax?A war to train their own troops and expand?A war to survive and live free? Free of the Horathians? To protect those that need protection, even when some undermine you at every turn?But for Jethro, it is also a war within himself. A war going on he can hardly see, and a war with his own superiors to find out the truth.As Sun Tzu said:"It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle." less

Fresh from the liberation of Antigua, Firefly is recalled to face a potential attack on their home system of Pyrax. Not only are many of their friends and family in danger, but everything they had built up in the navy yards and training centers is in danger. The potential future of a return to civilization and the rebirth of the Federation is in jeopardy... moreFresh from the liberation of Antigua, Firefly is recalled to face a potential attack on their home system of Pyrax. Not only are many of their friends and family in danger, but everything they had built up in the navy yards and training centers is in danger. The potential future of a return to civilization and the rebirth of the Federation is in jeopardy. Marine Neo Panther Staff Sergeant Jethro has his hands full, dealing with a ship full of bored raw recruits and demands to prepare them for potential battle. He's going to find out if there really is No Place Like Home... less

Jethro McClintock had a rough time in Pyrax. It hadn't been the pleasant homecoming some had imagined. Far from it. He and the remainder of his squad had returned home with Firefly's convoy in triumph, sure. They had garnered in a wave of changes to Pyrax and the navy.But as he had wrestled with personal changes including the A.I. Bast that Fleet Admiral Irons had fully awoken within him assassins from his past had struck... moreJethro McClintock had a rough time in Pyrax. It hadn't been the pleasant homecoming some had imagined. Far from it. He and the remainder of his squad had returned home with Firefly's convoy in triumph, sure. They had garnered in a wave of changes to Pyrax and the navy.But as he had wrestled with personal changes including the A.I. Bast that Fleet Admiral Irons had fully awoken within him assassins from his past had struck. They hadn't killed him, but they had killed some near him, friends and family near and dear to his heart. Now he has to contend with the grief and move on. Ship out to Agnosta as planned, and from there, wherever the corps needed him. But his new assignment wasn't without some risks, he had a target on his back. But would he be willing to risk it all for another great adventure? And if so, could he balance the call of duty with the call of his heart? less