A captivating new short story from Hugo Award winner Will McIntosh in the same world as Defenders.

The Luyten came from the stars and quickly overran mankind.

Now, a small remnant of the Army huddle in the dark and work to fight back as best they can. A former fast food manager leading a troop of children. The only people left to defend us.

But rumors have reached them, word of a secret ally, supers soldiers who can turn the tide of the war.