Invasion (Large Print Edition): 1 (K'Tai War)

Humanity previously dependent on the KTai for its Redlazore discovers vast resources of the most valuable mineral in the galaxy on Agate and are now free to expand across the stars: Redlazore is also the key component to faster-than-light travel.The planet Agate is however the human colony-world which lies perilously close to the KTai Imperium and the KTai resolve to put the upstart humans back in their place.The KTai Imperium invades Agate.On the ground in the midst of the whirlwind conflict is the Carter family: Dave a mid-level exec is working in downtown Gemini City Sue his wife a high school teacher and their teenage twins Jodee and Chris are on a school trip to a Redlazore mine.In space the League Border Patrol face overwhelming odds as the KTai fleet advance. The KTai soldiers of the infamous Black Legion descend on Agate opposed by the meagre poorly-armed militia and a sprinkling of regular marines. The planet and those upon it are engulfed in the flames of war.The KTai however did not count on the Carters. For the Carters have a secret. A secret which will cost the KTai Imperium dearly.The Carters are Agates human populations only hope.