People turned into resources of colonial corporations. Small cogs of big machines that produce money. The colonial policy of the Earth Empire is verified to the smallest detail. Who pays and with what for the appearance of order so valued by ordinary people? Even Trudeau, a sergeant in the Marine Corps of His Majesty the Emperor of the Earth Empire, is again called into service after a long break to participate in a “pacification operation.” Under such a euphonious name, the corporate war on the territory of the Latin zone of the planet Sheridan appears in the staff documents. Accustomed by many years of service to unconditional obedience to orders, he drank a full measure of sweat and blood in the senseless slaughter. Surviving in a modern war is difficult. It’s even more difficult to remain human at the same time... From the author: This is a prequel to the “Guardian Angel” series. It is best to read this book after the novel “Meet Eugene Wells, Captain,” i.e., the fourth novel in the series. Or you can be the first, there won’t be any trouble. This is the author’s edition of a previously published novel.