There was no meaningful resistance. There was no place to hide that couldn't be hunted out. There was no offer of mercy ... On a mission to recover a billion dollar research satellite from the seas north of Australia, Starcatcher and her crew vanish without trace - victims of a ruthless and calculated attack. Under the command of Captain Amanda Lee Garrett, the US Navy's Seafighter Task Force is despatched to ensure that it will never happen again. They will meet a powerful enemy unlike any they have ever encountered. If they are to prevail they must look beyond the awesome naval arsenal at their disposal. And find out how good they really are ...