Well, sort of. They are battling the Alliance this time as in book one. I like these books and the narration is very good but its the same story sort of with just enough changes that I will buy the next one. But……….outnumbered, against all odds, with no way out, they survive and win……again. I like the Alliance plot line better than the whole Union plot line and he finally gets promoted and his girlfriend shows up to save the day again while many of his crew die….again. All in all, it is still an enjoyable listen, just getting stale.