Steam Wars Strike Leader 3

The Crimson Empire's new sky dreadnoughts cannot be stopped by the arsenal of the Free Realms. A new, untested strike fighter has been rushed to the front lines, and a young band of pilots must quickly train for a one-way mission to bring down the steel in the sky. The fate of the world rests in the hands of the STRIKE LEADER.

Across the vast desert of Gronn, the Lost Knight is hunted by a huge, unstoppable engine of death. LandMasters of the Kotaran Tribes rule the wastelands. Sir Jarrett thought himself beyond the war, but he has made far too many enemies. He cannot hide, he cannot win, but now the Lost Knight must turn and face an iron assassin, though he may die.

There is blood in the sky. Blood and fire. Nothing can stand against the ironclad airships of the Crimson Empire. They are the mightiest sky dreadnoughts ever devised, and the Free Realms crumble before them. A brave young band of pilots must rise to meet a storm of steel, but courage is not enough. The fate of the world rests in the hands of the STRIKE LEADER.

Blasting off the pages of Steam Wars: First Empire comes the pulse-pounding adventures of top pilot Zora Gearjammer! Downed by an enemy ace, Zora survives to find the legendary Star Ember, which can power any known device. Now she must race against time with it to prevent her emperor's execution and unite an Empire on the verge of civil war. The enemy has a plan -- and she's the kink.

Long ago in ANOTHER galaxy farther away... Rod Espinosa, the creator of Courageous Princess, strikes back, bringing a new hope with a tale of stalwart steampunk sovereign! The empire has sent its best assassins to kill the last of the warriors of light. But they are in for a rude surprise when they take on one light warrior too many!

Collects material from Steam Wars: Strike Leader #2 and 3, and Steam Wars: First Empire #3. Continuing the story of the rise of the First Empire! The Red Princess Trian's new war machines threaten to crush the Old Kingdoms forever. Young Princess Hana answers an ancient calling that will reveal her destiny and her fate. The Free Realms gather a band of young pilots for a mission against the mighty Crimson Sky Dreadnoughts with a new strike fighter that has never seen combat! A full-color, 72-page collection of an epic story brilliantly gold with absolutely stunning visuals!

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