2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST NOVELWAR IS COMING AND EARTH IS THE PRIZE.Humanity has gone to the stars!Earth, once barren and decimated by war and the depletion of natural resources has been reborn. Scavengers prey on small mining towns and colonies across the solar system. The United Planetary Alliance Marshal's Service is the only law on the frontier and they are out-manned and outgunned. The newly constructed Starship Pegasus has been tasked with helping end the Scavenger threat. In Earth orbit, a science station becomes a target. In deep space, the Starship Ulysis welcomes a high-ranking officer on a special mission. Meanwhile, in the deepest regions of space an enemy has returned. An enemy seeking vengeance.EARTHSTRIKE AGENDA. Whoever controls Earth--- Wins!