The Alien Equation — Kenneth Tam

The second novel in the Equations series: Earth is safely in the hands of the Earthers, but the adopted human homeworld of Genesis remains under the destructive rule of the Church. Admiral Andra Ursla, at the head of a newly reconstructed fleet, must help the humans break free of this arcane rule, and liberate their home from alien influence. The universe, however, is not at peace, and Genesis has become the latest battlefield in a centuries-old war between two alien races: the feudal Larosians, and the animalistic Kroggs. Led by Ursla, and with the help of officers like Admiral Savanna Felix, and maverick sloop commander Fox Magnus, the Earthers must find a way to fulfill their commitment to humanity... and perhaps, to take on a decisive role in a massive conflict that will shape the fate of the galaxy.