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The Warrior's Apprentice is a science-fiction novel by Lois McMaster Bujold, first published in 1986 as part of the Vorkosigan Saga. It follows Miles Vorkosigan, a physically disabled young aristocrat from the militarized planet Barrayar, after he fails an academy entrance test and becomes entangled in an interstellar conflict. Through improvisation and deception, Miles accidentally builds a mercenary organization while confronting the consequences of his decisions.
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How does Miles Vorkosigan form the Dendarii Mercenaries in The Warrior's Apprentice?
Miles, attempting to deliver a shipment to a war zone, accidentally talks his way into taking command of a group of stranded pilots. Through a series of escalating bluffs, he eventually commandeers an entire mercenary space fleet, naming them the Dendarii Free Mercenary Fleet.
Is The Warrior's Apprentice the first book in the Vorkosigan Saga?
While it is one of the earliest published novels in Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga, chronologically it follows the events of the novella "The Mountains of Mourning" in Miles's life. However, it is widely considered the definitive introduction to the adult Miles Vorkosigan and his mercenary fleet.
What physical condition does Miles Vorkosigan have in The Warrior's Apprentice?
Miles was born with extremely fragile bones and stunted growth due to an assassination attempt on his father that targeted his pregnant mother. Throughout the book, he compensates for his physical limitations with his sharp intellect and manipulative charm.
Do I need to read Shards of Honor or Barrayar before reading The Warrior's Apprentice?
It is not strictly necessary, as The Warrior's Apprentice shifts focus entirely to Miles and functions well as a standalone adventure. However, reading Shards of Honor and Barrayar will provide essential context about his parents and the political landscape of the planet Barrayar.
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