I hadn't realized this was an anthology. The first story had mildly interesting action, but the characters never rose above stereotype - I couldn't relate and it looked like they didn't know each other very well either (Zin's psychological twist was completely unfamiliar to her commander, and neither he nor she had any means of dealing with it. Hmmm). Second was fun - not a lot deeper, but I always like a good Omega Squad story (though it's more fun when the officer/POV character is doing the pushing, not just pulled along for the ride). The third - again, too confusing to be interesting. Deep politics and personal grudges were most of the drivers, and I barely recognized the terms. Nice that Lenzer finally got his act together, but if he could do it at all why did it take such a push? Or was it just the convenience of being able to get his own back? I don't know. The universe might be interesting if I were more interested in any of the people in it; as it is, the Momrosi's Court is more comprehensible than the Twelve, and less blatantly convenient (for the authors...not sure if it's also convenient in-universe) than the rivalry between the Grand and Petit Harriers. I have the next book, I'll see if it works any better. ( )