Wilf Brim returns to the ancient city of Atalanta where he COMMANDS the Imperial Fleet Base now. The Helmsman must rally demoralized forces, break the siege of Atalanta, and capture the ancient star fort of Gontor-under a cloak of total secrecy and at the risk of being falsely branded a traitor. If Wilf Brim fails, the Empire may be doomed. If he succeeds, his career and life may be destroyed... THE DEFIANCE: Director's Cut Edition (The Helmsman Saga Book 7)