Odat: Orbital Drop Armor Team Book 3 Imperial Storm

Centurion Tambascia, the seasoned leader of the Orbital Drop Armor Team (ODAT), faces his most daunting challenge yet. With the Empire on the brink of collapse and the Trade Federation threatening to hold the Empire hostage, Tambascia is called to lead a perilous mission to a remote desert planet. The world is rich with rare materials essential for faster-than-light (FTL) travel, but it's also a hotbed for hostile alien races, deadly sandstorms, and an enemy force well-armed with its own powerful weaponry.

As Tambascia rallies his tank crews, his ever-snarky AI, Zephyrus, provides crucial support-though it's hardly a smooth ride with Zephyrus' sarcastic commentary and constant tech quirks. The tanks are put to the ultimate test as they engage in brutal, open desert warfare, taking on both the harsh environment and the alien forces guarding the precious resources.

The greatest challenge, however, comes in the form of a new weapon-the Sutherland tank. Armed with cutting-edge technology and powerful weaponry, the Sutherland is a machine like no other, capable of outclassing any vehicle in the Imperial fleet. Tambascia seizes the opportunity to command the Sutherland, using it to engage the enemies of the Empire in ways he's never experienced before. With its Plasma Lance, Adaptive Armor Shielding, and Sandstorm Cloak, the Sutherland turns the tide of every battle it enters, allowing Tambascia to crush enemy forces with devastating efficiency. It is the ultimate tool of war-if he can master its complexity and push its limits to protect the Empire's future.

Alongside the Sutherland, the Empire's newest combat suit, the Jaeger, becomes a game-changer for ODAT. It provides unparalleled mobility and firepower to its wearer, turning any soldier into an unstoppable force on the battlefield-but only if Tambascia can master its complex systems before time runs out.

As the sands of war shift beneath him, Tambascia must navigate treacherous alliances with alien races and hold the line against a Federation that seeks to control the galaxy's fate. Betrayal, relentless warfare, and hard choices await him and his team, but in the heart of the storm, one thing remains certain: the Empire will either rise or fall based on Tambascia's leadership.

In Imperial Storm, the fate of the galaxy's future rests in the hands of ODAT, where every decision is a matter of life and death-and the roar of tank cannons will decide who controls the stars.

LTC Alexander R. Tambascia, Retired, started his military career at the age of seventeen and a half on 12AUG1990. He enlisted into the US Army as a private in the 'King of Battle' Field artillery. He made the rank of Staff Sergeant before being sent to Officer Candidate School (OCS). He was commissioned on 11AUG1996 into the Armor Cavalry Officer Occupation. During this time as an officer he served in KFOR, SFOR, OEF and OIF. He also served 18-months at the White House under the Bush 43 administration.

He was medically retired in MAY2020, and now resides in New Hampshire with his family and his US Army Service Dog.