Midshipman Henry Gallant at the Academy

“Still a boy, not yet a man,” is the opening line in the ninth installment of the series. The story reveals the growth of Gallant during his time at the academy, where he suffers from hazing and youthful challenges. Then, his unique abilities allow him to glimpse a disturbing sighting in space. It creates his interest in UFOs which turns out to be prescient. “There’s something out there,” he said, sending him on a new dangerous adventure.

As I retire as Fleet Admiral of the United Planets, I consider it my duty to reveal the internal struggles that helped shape my character while I was developing into a naval officer. From my arrival at the Mars Space Academy as a naive lad of fifteen, I persevered through two grueling training years until my deployment to active duty aboard the battlecruiser, Repulse.

My memories of those years are often blurred by volatile emotions. But I will endeavor to recall them as objectively as possible so that those who come after me may learn from my missteps.

While my appointment to the academy was exciting, I arrived penniless and friendless. At first, everything was bewildering and overwhelming. I had no idea how this journey as a naval officer would end, nor did I ever dream of someday reaching my current rank. Still, the extraordinary trials and ordeals I endured during those nascent days serviced me well as I prepared to face the professional and personal challenges to come.

The greatest truth I have learned is . . . courage is contagious.

Sincerely,
Henry Gallant
Fleet Admiral of the United Planets

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