With the imminent threat of the Canine's return, the empire should be focused on preparations, but imperial politics, espionage, and intrigue continue. See how Herc Tom, Champion of the Empire faces some interesting challenges in Cats of War III.
The collection contains stories 8-11:
"Imperial Imperilment"
Lord Phylo and his Canine Armada have been vanquished, but for how long? What damage does former Empress Isabella intend to inflict on the Ramses Empire? And will Champion of the Empire Herc Tom be able to prevent this "Imperial Imperilment"?
"A Tail of Two Species"
The Lynx hasn't returned from his mission, so it's up to disfavored Champion of the Empire Herc Tom to discover what's happened to him, and what the deceitful feline Isabella and the diabolical canine Lord Phylo are up to in this tale of two species.
"The Cat's Paw"
Empress Isabella and her cohorts are back under wraps, but now evil forces are toying with the imperial succession. Feline or canine, a plot to undermine the peace and security of Ramses is afoot, and it's up to Herc Tom, Champion of the Empire to discover what treachery is behind the cat's paw.
"Copy Cat"
The filthy Canines have taken the Quartz Sector and overthrown Ramses' nemesis on Baast. The Emperor has vowed that the feline systems will NOT go to the dogs, so it's up to Herc Tom to once again to save the Empire AND the Baastards.
But unbeknownst to our hero, Inga Quin left a surprise the last time she was in Herc's head, and he may not be quite himself, but someone else might be.