Citadel
- Authors: John Ringo
- Series: Book 2 in the Troy Rising series
- Genres: Science fiction
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- Rating: 4.7 based on 1,890 reviews
- Release Date: January 4, 2011
- Print length: 400 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
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Between the impressive Solar Array Pumped Laser and the massive nickel-iron battlestation called Troy, built by the wealthy Tyler Vernon, Earth has successfully reclaimed the Sol system from the Horvath invaders and begun to explore the wider galaxy.
However, with the sudden defeat of humanity's only ally by the powerful Rangora Empire, it becomes evident that the conflict is far from over. The individuals at the core of Troy, including Marines, Navy personnel, and civilians, are the ones who keep the war machine running. Having lived through catastrophic events, they understand the dire consequences of defeat.
If Troy were to be lost, there would be no one left to chronicle the epic tale.
The story in Citadel picks up where Live Free or Die left off, following various characters as they navigate the early stages of The Spiral Arm Wars, leading up to the pivotal First Battle of E Eridani.