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In the two years since Caleb and the Crew of the Paladin battleship’s victorious return to Earth, the world has amassed a sizeable armada of amazing ships that most would say is beyond remarkable. The world has banded together like never before, as some believe it is the human spirit that has driven our race to succeed in creating this magnificent fleet. But for those in power, they know it is Caleb and the technology of Paladin, which has gifted the human race with the ability to win.

Caleb then man's his ship with the best the earth has to offer as they go out and defend the earth, successfully defeating the small fleet sent by the T-Challa. Unfortunately the Ship suffers damage and it affects Caleb wounding him. It is quickly discovered that Caleb is dying and with him the mighty ship named Paladin. The only defense of earth.

No discussion of the 19th Century is complete without Napoleon. We begin with Charles Phillips’ eulogy, summarizing the strangeness and contradiction of the most influential man of his time. Followed by 7 brief speeches by Napoleon himself.

Carla Ocoda has grown up in the shadow of her father's legacy, always being compared to his great actions, and then always reminded of the alternate future where she became the doom of humankind. However, even with all that is thrust upon her, she has grown up to be a normal young girl. Thanks, due in part to Qui Shi and Andrew Jackson's constant care. Now a message from the past is sent to Carla from her father.