Dedication
First and always, this Arenaverse novel is dedicated to the man who embodied the Sense of Wonder that I seek to evoke in the Arenaverse: E.E. “Doc” Smith, creator of the original Marc C. DuQuesne in his Skylark series, and the even more influential Lensman series.
Second, to the readers themselves, whose emails and messages have shown me that—at least for a few—I have managed to bring forth that wonder that was given to me.
And lastly to all the other creators—of books, of movies, of television shows, of games and songs and music—whose creations have provided both foundation and inspiration for the creation of the Arena and all of its inhabitants.