"The Star Guardsman" by Albert dePina is a science fiction novel written in the early 21st century. The story follows Mark Lynn, an International and seasoned explorer, who is caught in a desperate struggle against a council and its oppressive regime while seeking to save the remnants of humanity. Set against a backdrop of a shifting balance of power between Earth and its colonies, Lynn must navigate complex political factions and a dangerous comet threatening civilization. At the start of the narrative, we meet Mark Lynn as he enters a council charged with a daunting mission: to facilitate the evacuation of Earth's population to a new planet, Europa, in light of a devastating comet. Doctor Fortun, a young scientist, presents Lynn with this formidable challenge while introducing layers of tension between the rigid controls of the governing body and Lynn's rebellious spirit. The opening portion sets the stage for an intertwining plot of authority, personal struggle, and potential rebellion against a future that seems bleak, highlighting Lynn’s individualism in a society driven by conformity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)