The Last Starship from 51 Pegasi D

When the collapsing interstellar Empire isolates three million colonists on Chrysaor, only a few starships remain for loyalist to return to the Earth. The SS Atvadis will be the last starship to leave Chrysao, and it doesn't have room for all who want to escape. Meanwhile, the soon-to-be-ex governor must stop a rebellious local general, who happens to be his ex-wife. The exiled blacksheep cousin of the Emperor inherits command of the navy base after all higher ranking personnel evacuate. And someone seeks to influence the outcome by activating a seventy-eight year-old sleeper assassin. These competitors converge while awaiting the imminent departure of The Last Starship from 51 Pegasi D. + Four Bonus reprinted short stories: Intent to Occupy--It's not where you go; it's who you go with. Philosophy--You need more than luck to survive an interplanetary war. You need philosophy. His Brother was an Only Child--Nothing like the comfort of close family in difficult times. Hire Education--Behind on your student loan? Don't let them repossess your education. Cover by Patty Jansen