Conquerors' Trilogy (series, saga) refers to a series of science fiction novels by Timothy Zahn.
In a space opera setting, a failed first contact leads to an interstellar war between humanity (nicknamed by the aliens The Human-Conquerors) and an alien race, the Zhirrzh (nicknamed by humans The Conquerors). Meanwhile, other alien races try to take advantage of the conflict between the two powers.
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| Conquerors' Pride | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Timothy Zahn |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Series | Conquerors Trilogy |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction/Space Opera |
| Publisher | Spectra (August 1, 1994) |
| Publication date | 1994 |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 0553568922 |
| OCLC Number | 30999425 |
| Followed by | Conquerors' Heritage |
Conquerors' Pride , written in 1994, is the first book in the series. The book begins with the invasion of unknown aliens who, after a brutally efficient battle, take with them a prisoner: Commander Pheylan Cavanagh. Adam Quinn, under orders from Lord Stewart Cavanagh, later leads a team of elite fighter pilots to embark on a perilous mission to rescue Commander Cavanagh.
| Conquerors' Heritage | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Timothy Zahn |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Series | Conquerors Trilogy |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction |
| Publisher | Spectra |
| Publication date | 1 August 1995 |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 0-553-56772-1 |
| OCLC Number | 32938651 |
| Preceded by | Conquerors' Pride |
| Followed by | Conquerors' Legacy |
Conquerors' Heritage written in 1995, is the second installment of the trilogy, following Conquerors' Pride. This book, unlike the first, is told from the viewpoint of the aliens, the Zhirrzh.
In the book, the human Pheylan Cavanagh has escaped his captors. He is still pursued by mysterious and powerful forces. He soon believes his only hope is to convince the Overclan authorities that the humans were not responsible for the war. Meanwhile, Thrr-gilag struggles with the disgrace he receives after Cavanagh's escape.
The Zhirrzh, the human's enemy, have conquered death itself. However, they still face destruction from the Human-Conqueror armadas. Thrr-gilag soon realizes that the war holds a two-fold threat; the humans and the self-destructing Zhirrzh society.
| Conquerors' Legacy | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Timothy Zahn |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Series | Conquerors Trilogy |
| Genre(s) | Science Fiction |
| Publisher | Spectra |
| Publication date | 1996 |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 496 |
| ISBN | 0553575627 |
| OCLC Number | 35010708 |
| Preceded by | Conquerors' Heritage |
Conquerors' Legacy written in 1996, is the third installment of the trilogy, following Conquerors' Pride. This book, is told from multiple viewpoints.
In the book, Lord Stewart Cavanagh looks for a defense against the Zhirrh race's planned attack. Individuals from both sides of the war discover the foundations for it, a tragic misunderstanding that threatens to destroy both sides.