The ancient Chameleon have an AI chip implanted in their brains. The genocidal Titans are methane-breathing autistic savants. Together, they have found a common alien credo . . . Henry Gallant's exceptional ability to interface with AI has made him the key to stopping both species. Together with simulation expert Daniel Logan and forensic xenoarchaeologist Kate Mahoney, he must create the resources to overcome the aliens' technological advantages in stealth, lasers, and shields. They assist the space fleet in fighting the alien invasion bent on the galactic empire. For fans of Horatio Hornblower.