Jump Pay — Rick Shelley

THE LUCKY 13TH

The 13th Spaceborne is the elite fighting force of the Accord of Free Worlds. For decades the Accord tried to keep out of the war that divided the galaxy. But now they have no choice--it's fight or die. And the soldiers of the 13th Spaceborne are the lucky ones to do it...

Intelligence says the Hegemony is preparing a major invasion of Accord planets. The only way to head off the invasion is to prevent it--by launching a crippling attack on the heavily defended planet where the Hegemony stockpiles ordnance.

The Lucky 13th is chosen to spearhead the assault. Heavy casualties are expected. But the soldiers of the 13th know the odds--and how to beat them...