The Starwolves — Thorarinn Gunnarsonn

This story is the extreme technical advantage that the Starwolves have over the Union. If the technological difference is as big as they say, the Starwolves could have wiped the Union from the skies centuries before. Other than that, this book is incredibly good reading, with excellent descriptions of the powerful ships, likeable characters, and a fast moving plot.
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