Harmon Tomeral and his friends have beaten the odds, time and again, to establish Salvage System as a beacon of hope, and it is seen as an inspiration for how races can coexist and govern themselves. The members of Salvage System have also been instrumental in helping other systems defend themselves and throw off oppressive regimes.But the galaxy is a big place, and many of the races in it aren't friendly. Would these forces like to take over Salvage System and acquire its resources? Absolutely.Many tales of adventure can't be contained in a short story, though, like the birth of Earth as an interstellar nation or what happens when two forces scavenge the same boneyard; sometimes it takes more. This book contains five novellas that expand the Salvage Title Universe and give glimpses of where it was thousands of years ago?and where it will be soon.All of the stories are from veteran Salvage Title authors who know where the universe is going and who are actively crafting its journey. From a dragon searching for honor to the creation of a mercenary force for good, all of these stories offer additional insights into the Salvage Title Universe. Strap in and get ready, because here's the long and short of it?

The Long and Short of It: Five Novellas in the Salvage Title Universe (The Coalition)

Literature & Fiction

Steverson, Kevin

Hampson, Robert E.

Steverson, Nick

Woods, Brisco

Nicholson, Donald G.

Literary

Theogony Books

Hesitation (The Coalition)

It was an easy job—until the pirates showed up—but ultimately, Dahkal and Ryan completed their contract on the planet Ruul and ended up with the mining rights to the entire planet. But when their new Emerald Dragons mercenary company returned to the Salvage System, they found Dahkal’s sister, Reuan, waiting for them. As only the heir of Shein is ever allowed to leave the Sheinrah System, the question was…why was she there? 
When Dahkal learns of his father’s death in the Battle of Ascension with his brother, Gortal, Dahkal knows he must return home to put an end to Gortal’s tyrannical ways…or die trying. And it definitely won’t be easy, for Gortal has the might of the Sheingal military at his disposal, and, as Dahkal and Ryan well know, nothing ever goes according to plan. 
But when the pirates return to Ruul, Dahkal’s loyalties will be tested. Will he take care of the people who put their trust in him, or will he cast them aside to challenge his brother? With several missions to complete, Dahkal will have to put together a force able to overcome the odds, while simultaneously accepting the loss of his father, protecting those around him, and retaining what’s his. 
Can Dahkal, Ryan, and their band of misfit mercenaries prevail over their biggest challenge yet, or will they lose everything they’ve worked for…and more?

Action (The Coalition)

With Ruul and the mining company protected and the Bieratang pirates defeated, it's time for Dahkal and Ryan to journey to Salvage System. Their new battleship and crew await, as well as some unexpected-yet much appreciated-help. Dahkal's real mission can finally begin.Ready to face the worst, the Emerald Dragons leave Salvage and head to Sheinrah. On the other side of the gate lies the unknown, which probably includes overwhelming odds and almost certain death. It's just another day in the life of a merc, however, especially if you're Sheinrah's First Heir.Gortal, still unaware of Dahkal's continued existence, prepares to fight Reuan and retain his usurped throne. His plans will not be deterred, and his goals will be met. Before his time is through, the galaxy will again know and fear the mighty Sheingal Empire.As Dahkal and company heads through the stargate, one thing is sure-for every action, there are consequences. Will Gortal reap what he has sown, or will he finally defeat his older brother and take the imperial throne for good?

Consequences (The Coalition)

Hunters & Hijinks: A Salvage Title Universe Novel (Salvage Treasure)

Olthoff, Melissa

War is Coming!\nNigel Shirazi, the Speaker of the Merc Guild, knows that war is coming and he’s not ready. He needs to build up the mercenary forces after years of war, and he’s proclaimed the Phoenix Initiative to give people who want to start new companies the opportunity to do so. CASPers are cheaper and financed at lower rates, and the government of Earth is offering bounties to take the mercs from alien races off the planet. Now is the time!\nHearing the call to arms, a diverse group of startups, including a number of non-conventional ones and ones that originated on some of the colony worlds, have just taken their first missions. These are some of their stories.\nWelcome back to the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates Humans from the majority of the other races. Edited by bestselling authors and universe creators Mark Wandrey and Chris Kennedy, “The Phoenix Initiative: First Missions” includes seventeen all-new stories in the Four Horsemen universe by a variety of bestselling authors—and some you may not have heard of…yet. Are you ready to strap on a CASPer and go out to make your fortune? Then it’s time to read the stories of these mercs and learn the lessons they’ve already figured out for you!

The Phoenix Initiative: First Missions

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Ezell, Kacey

Ikenberry, Kevin

Kennedy, Chris

Osborne, Jon R.

Wandrey, Mark

Stoumbos, Mike Jack

Wolf, Marisa

Moores, Casey

Science Fiction

Seventh Seal Press

Thirteen Stories of Horror: Volume 1

Woods, Christopher

Howell, Rob

Whittaker, Marie

Novotny, Matt

Gregor, H. Y.

Bridgwater, Dan

Genre Fiction

Three Ravens Publishing

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