Throughout the 23rd century, many members of the Adaman family had served as naval officers in the Solar Forces of the Confederation of Solar Nations. Professional career officers like the Adamans were at the very heart of maintaining the security of the Solar Nations following the Exterior System Conflict. Men and women from such families dedicated their lives and committed themselves to high levels of honor, vigilance, and military effectiveness. They became warriors of the highest order. Like many great men and women warriors, the Adamans also experienced powerful loves and family relationships. This is the story of how a great warrior, Admiral Dex Adaman, and his family met the challenges of the Great Holy Crusade. It is also the story of how they met the first encounter with a advanced alien species during the conflict with the CIN and Astrons. A tale of how a highly educated, talented and courageous family of Earthmen, the Adamans,defended Earth, Mars and the artificial worlds of the Confederation of Solar Nations during those perilous times. THIS IS NOT "KIDDY LIT" SCIENCE FICTION. IT IS ADULT FICTION ABOUT HIGHLY EDUCATED AND SOPHISTICATED LEADERS OF THE CONFEDERATION OF SOLAR NATIONS OF THE 23RD CENTURY.