THE WARLORD-A Thin Veneer: The Knife's Edge

by AlbertG

Summary: The continuation of 'A Thin Veneer'. the war between the Minbari and the Federation comes to a conclusion. But the Federation is there and there are forces that are not pleased with their presence. Cultural; differences clash and the tension increases. Pandora's box is opened. In the center is a fulcrum, one man James T. Kirk. The Warlord.

1. Chapter 1

Chapter one-DISCLAIMER

A THIN VENEER" A Knife's Edge-THE WARLORD

Primary author: AlbertG. and Major Diarrhia, Ed Becerra, Associate author: Ash's Boomstick, Renato S, Matt S, and Lightning Count.

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Dedication:

First of all, to my wife who allowed me to keep hiding in our basement and write in relative peace, even though punishment will come later. I keep saying that and it still applies. To Neil Gartner, Charles Caruthers, SG07, and Charles Nelson whose writing has continued to inspire me-THANK

A quick note: for the generation of readers who are seeing this story for the first time. This story is part two of the Thin Veneer series found on this website. There are several additions to this that are also related and are really, really relevant to this. It includes related stories such as the universe of Change series and 'A Thin Veneer Novel-The Blood of Saints by NorJC.

This is the end of the disclaimer. And, now you know why I am calling the above information…

Chapter One

It also keeps the Fanfiction chapters in order. All old chapters are removed to make way for the new material. Please enjoy.

AlbertG