An epic tale of survival of an upstart government in a space colony too far from Earth, abandoned by a contraction of space programs, run by outcasts and criminals condemned to banishment. This tale of humanity portrays the sociological advancement of the human race through the exploration of space. Faced with wars, famine, and constant threats to survival, a small prince emerges to lead the tiny colony into creation of a new type of government, one which triggers the evolution of humanity. The first of four Space Opera novels, Captain Blood rewraps much of Earth history into a tale tale of the high seas - in space.