An ancient enemy threatens the galaxy. Squad Delta of the ConFree Legion stands in the way. At first, Richard is terrified - he is a lover, not a fighter. But he walks through the Legion Gate, and finds himself in a squad of heroes. Ordinary troopers - marching to their deaths for future generations. And Richard becomes Prophet, a soldier of the future. The alien swarm approaches. It is victory or death for squad Delta. Also by Marshall S Thomas - The Black March, Soldier of the Legion, Slave of the Legion and Secret of the Legion.