Synopsis: In 2252, the United Terran Federation governed the world, and Commander Elliot Greyjoy was a highly decorated officer and leader of a special operations hostage rescue team. But when the aliens from the planet Aether land on Earth for First Contact, Elliot faces a new challenge as he tries to protect his world from the Aetherians. As the story unfolds, we meet Aurora, an orphan from Detroit who bears a striking resemblance to the Aetherian Princess Ember Peregrine. When Ember is assassinated, and Aether occupies Earth, Elliot leads the evacuation of the planet and takes fifteen thousand of Earth's best to Safe Haven, a refugee camp on a distant planet. But Elliot's quest for revenge against the Aetherian Emperor who destroyed his world leads him on a dangerous mission, and he discovers that Aurora is actually the hidden sister of Princess Ember Peregrine. Together, they embark on a journey of discovery, facing space battles, fleet engagements, ship-to-ship combat, and a little romance along the way. With the help of a stolen Aetherian ship named Thunder Child and a smartass AI, Elliot and Aurora set out to stop the Aetherian Emperor's plans and save the universe from destruction. But can they overcome the challenges ahead and fulfill their destiny? Find out in Aurora Ascending, a thrilling science fiction military space opera, and the origin story of the New Terrans series. Follow Elliot's adventures as he challenges the invincible fleet surrounding Aether. Vowing to destroy the Aetherian Emperor who shattered his homeworld, Elliot is joined by a beautiful telepath, a smartass computer, and an elite team of Terran military forces. You'll love this series if you love action, detailed space battles, fleet engagements, and ship-to-ship combat. Elliot Greyjoy is an avid aficionado of 20th century Sci-fi. In alternating first-person, you'll be swept into Elliot's universe. First contact, planetary occupation, and evacuation are merely the first trials he must overcome before his quest begins. Armageddon is only the beginning of the adventure.