In the future, clone soldiers ensure that no human ever has to endure the horror of war. But young Kardoson longs to be a warrior, to fight epic, interstellar battles alongside the clones whose DNA he shares. Year after year, he watches these clone soldiers-his brothers-travel to far-off worlds, leaving him behind to daydream about combat. Now, Kardoson has found a way to join them and fulfill his dream of becoming a soldier, but war won't be nearly as glorious as he imagined…