Request permission to come aboard? Not this time! We've got 12 of the best swashbuckling boarding action tales this side of the Milky Way! This anthology is a collection of military science fiction stories about the everyday hero rising to the occasion during combat operations. Some of these stories highlight the assault team and sometimes the defenders. But regardless of which side of the boarding party they are on, uncommon courage is a common virtue of the day. With special introductions by authors John Hemry and William Joseph Roberts! So, grab your assault gear and get ready to bounce!