Requiem for the Conqueror: Forbidden Borders #1

Year: 1991

Abstract:
Staffa kar Therma, Lord Commander of the Companions, moves throughout human occupied space laying waste to anyone and everything that stands in his way. Before he can kill the monster of a man who created him, words are spoken that tear Staffa's mind appart. He disappears, leaving the Companions to battle with two separate empires. Staffa searches for himself, is hunted by his son who hates him, and the woman he loves, as well as his beloved Companions, may be destroyed. Unless he can get his life together and restore balance to the worlds of the Forbidden Borders.

Advanced Mind
Exploration/Quest
Military/Fighting
Horror
Magic
Advanced Technology
Time Travel/Alternate History
Science
Aliens/Beasties
Contemporality

Other books in this series: Forbidden Borders
Relic of Empire: Forbidden Borders #2 [1992]
Countermeasures: Forbidden Borders #3 [1993]

Spectre's Review
Great military action. There's also a great deal of character development. The idea behind the Forbidden Borders is quite interesting as well. I really don't want to ruin it for you, so I won't go into too much detail. Staffa and his son have a very interesting relationship. When you learn about who Staffa really is, and who his son is, well, it's kind of neat. I like all the little devices that Gear brings into play. The book's pretty long, and you have to read the whole trilogy (see above), but the universe and characters created are pretty cool.

Spectre's Rating
A good introduction to the trilogy.

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