The Zuul, a plague on the galaxy and a dangerous enemy of Sol Force and the allied alien factions strike at the human home colonies. Spawned from vile experiments by one of the Suul’ka, ancient and immortal creatures, they and their slaves are hell bent on wiping out or enslaving every sentient in the universe.

The odds were against Rene Desoto and she knew it. Captain of the Flagship Indomitable and spearhead of the combined armada of those that would stand against the Zuul and their Suul’ka ‘gods’ she would not give up. She would fight; even to the death as she felt was her destiny.

But as was the way of things, destiny was easily changed, not at the whims but rather the needs of real Gods. For what else could rip you from your place in the universe? Or cast you millions of lights years away; where the sun revolved around a small paradise like planet and where Gods ruled with benevolence.
But not everything is perfect in paradise…

The Sword of the Stars canon universe is one of the most lore rich settings I have had the pleasure of getting to know and a huge kudos to the stunningly talented Arinn Dembo for singe handedly creating it. Even if you have nothing to do with the game itself, checking out her work on Kerberos’ SotS(II) forums is well worth anyone’s time that has an interest in sci-fi. It is by no means required reading though as I will try and put the most important parts of the lore into my story as best as my meager talents allow. Contains shipping(and space ships), some teen themes(mostly a bit of fighting but no gore) and Zuul. Might want to keep that flame thrower handy kids!

Thanks to GordonFreeguy for allowing me the use of his art!
http://gordonfreeguy.deviantart.com/art/Meanwhile-in-space-306914739

Now with side fics! http://www.fimfiction.net/story/140606/the-marine-and-the-royal-guard-a-sots-ii-crossover-oneshot