Join Major Herc Tom on his early escapades and see how he became Champion of the Empire. Cats of War I contains the first three Herc Tom, Champion of the Empire Stories: Purr-Mission Major Tom's dander is up. His cub is dying of the Morient Virus, and he knows their sworn enemies are responsible (the Baastards ), but bureaucats order him not to go to their planet to recover the antidote. Well, it's easier to beg forgiveness than to ask Purr-mission. Nipped in the Butt More intrigue as a familiar hallucinogen finds its way into Ramses society. Are their long-time adversaries behind it? Time for Major Tom to save the Empire again... Cat and Mouse Major Tom has plans for his leave time: this cat is finally going to get some much needed R&R with his mates. But recent additions to the household (including his Admiral father-in-law and an uppity mouse chef), as well as an unexpected visit from yet another enemy puts his whiskers in a twist. (stories also available individually in eBook format)