Part 1, The Crazy Eddie Probe: Chapter 1, Command Summary

Roderick Blaine is promoted to Captain of the navy ship the MacArthur. He has three tasks: get the vessel back to New Scotland for repair; transport Lady Sandra Fuller Bright to New Scotlan keep Trader Horace Hussein Bury, undocumented engineer of the rebellion on the ship until it arrives at the Capital.

Part 1, The Crazy Eddie Probe: Chapter 1, Command Analysis

The central character of the novel is introduced and aspects of his character are quickly developed. Rod Blaine is conscientious, devoted, and driven to prove his merit apart from his aristocratic birth. His independent actions to negotiate with a rebel leader show his respect for life and a willingness to behave in unusual manners. At the same time, the reader is shown that his good intentions may have results the young...