A limited contingent of the human 9th Fleet is sent to the Griffon 22 system to establish an outpost. Nearing the fourth planet they encounter a battlegroup of Seit ships that escort landing craft. A covert operation turns into a full-fledged battle for the planet, and both sides manage to land their troops. The fighting continues in orbit and on the surface.
A squad of Astroborne mobile infantry lead by Sergeant Delgado is sent on a search and rescue mission to pick up a survivor from a shot down escape pod…