Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (Briefings are the worst... but hey, new combat armor!) The briefing was short and sweet, to the point, and completely unlike anything Tavi had sat through during ACS back on Mars Primus. It would be a full drop for Bravo Company, with 4th and 5th Squads being selected to … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 17
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (These legionnaires are insane...) Exactly five minutes later Tavi was out in the common area of the pod. Gathered around Sergeant Ord were four other legionnaires, all in the standard black day uniforms, which were simply jumpsuits with a bronze “XIII” on their collar lapels, and name tags above … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 16
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (Welcome to the Bronze, Tavi!) Mitzi blushed and ducked her head a few times apologetically, an almost instinctive movement, before looking at Tavi. “Thanks again for all your help, Legionnaire,” she whispered. She shooed him out of the common room, and he abruptly found himself in the corridor. A … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 15
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books CHAPTER TWO To Protect the Weak, Defend the Innocent PNV PERSEVERANCE, MARS PRIMUS SYSTEM Protect the weak, defend the innocent. Every single day Tavi did his best to live by that specific part of his Oath. Helping someone was to be expected of any legionnaire. Tavi wasn’t just going to excel … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 14
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Coming January 2026 everywhere Baen books are sold As she marched down the corridor, the strap of her bag slipped, and she yanked it back up with an annoyed grimace. Tavi quickly caught up, once again placing himself at her left, and held out his hand. “I can carry your bag for you, ma’am.” Campbell … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 13
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (who let these pesky civilians on the ship?) Blue clapped Tavi on the shoulder to break his trance and showed him how to pull down the narrow jump seat and strap in. As soon as he was settled, his gaze went right back outside the cockpit. “Thank you, ma’am,” … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 12
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (Blue earned her mama bear status for a reason) “Stand up,” she ordered with an impatient gesture. His expression remained impassive, but a hint of wariness touched his eyes as he swiftly unbuckled his harness. Blue backed into the aisle to give him room to stand. When he rose … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 11
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books (Welcome back to the party, Tavi!) The rattle of reentry broke into her bloodthirsty daydreams and her hands tightened on the seat once more. They’d barely broken orbit over Mars Primus, so why were they dropping back in? More importantly, if they were landing because they needed repairs, would … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 10
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Coming January 2026 to a bookstore near you! Blue casually swiped through the messages, but straightened up abruptly when she saw the last one was from her grandfather. She honestly hadn’t expected to hear anything further from the old man, who was notoriously reclusive and somewhat of a luddite when it came to using technology. … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 9
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Coming January 2026 but you can preorder today! (in which we discover just why Blue wants to hurry up and get off planet...) “It’s not just the deployment, it’s the timing,” she growled as she slung her bag over her shoulder again. “I’m going to miss the birth of my godson!” “You’ll be back soon enough.” … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 8
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CHAPTER ONE The Hotshot LAUNCH TERMINAL DIACRIA, MARS PRIMUS If everything had gone to plan, Lieutenant Astra Eliassen would never have joined the Legion. She never would’ve been a dropship pilot, never been saddled with the callsign “Blue,” never had to catch a transport shuttle and return to active duty after her leave was cut … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 7
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(Another short one, but that's because it's the end of the prologue. ~Jason) Coming January 2026 Four men from the group rushed in to attack. Beside him, Diego heard Captain Rhys sigh and mutter under his breath. “Hot-blooded zealots always have a hard time learning . . .” The two corporals moved simultaneously. Aires caught a punch from … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 6
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(A short snippet today ~Jason) Coming January 2026 With Corporal Jeffe leading the way, the trio of enlisted exited the building and stood in front of the door in the warm, poisonous rain of Myrkyma. Sergeant Buckholz looked around at the gathered mob and snorted derisively. “Unless you are here to join the Legion, you … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 5
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“Yes, sir!” Sergeant Buckholz grinned from ear to ear. “Jeffe, Aires? You heard the captain. Suit up. I’ll get on the horn with Klysgaard.” “Come with me, Recruit Tavi.” The captain turned and walked towards the three flags on the poles behind Sergeant Buckholz’s desk. Unsure, Diego followed, and stopped a few feet away from … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 4
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Coming January 2026 from Baen Books “Good.” Sergeant Buckholz leaned forward, and his voice changed subtly. “This isn’t an easy life, Diego. We go where the Protectorate needs us to go. We’ve had peace for many years, which is why most people think they want to join. Free education, land, money, glory . . . whatever drives kids these … Continue reading TO TREAD OBSIDIAN SHORES — Snippet 3
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