The Expendable Few — Randolph LaLonde

Commander Clark Patterson and several officers in the Freeground Military are ejected from regular service when a desire to look beyond Freeground Nation's borders is proven by an oppressive government. They are assigned dangerous missions by a special Intelligence Oversight Group.

If Commander Patterson and his people complete these missions, they'll gain their freedom from Oversight and have the opportunity to start over in a tumultuous galaxy. Patterson's fascination with another crew who left Freeground years before and managed to survive serves as a destination, but will they survive to reach it?

*** This book takes place between and during Spinward Fringe Broadcasts Six and Seven. If you've never heard of Spinward Fringe Before, begin with the free novel: Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins, available on Amazon. ***