Losing Ground

Aldo Cassidy, a former freelancer, is thrust into a critical mission to save humanity from an impending alien invasion. As military personnel strive to form an alliance by rescuing an alien delegation, they face high stakes where success may foster unity while failure could lead to war. Concurrently, a conspiracy emerges within human civilization, featuring ambition, betrayal, and a powerful criminal organization, all of which pose a significant threat to the stability of the empire.