The Mind Pool

When the Cyborgs, non-living biological constructs, threaten the entire galaxy, it is up to the despised inhabitants of the planet Earth--the humans--to protect the galaxy from them. Original. In the 23rd century, out of all the races of the galaxy, only humanity has discovered the secret of travel between the stars. When a threat to all life arises from non-living cyborgs, suddenly the peculiar human virtues of valor and stubbornness make the despised Earthlings the saviors of all.

In the 23rd century, out of all the races of the galaxy, only humanity has discovered the secret of travel between the stars. When a threat to all life arises from non-living cyborgs, suddenly the peculiar human virtues of valor and stubbornness make the despised Earthlings the saviors of all. Original.

From back cover Baen paperback December 1998: CALLING ALL HUMANS... In the 23rd century, out of all the races of the galaxy, only humanity has discovered the secret of travel between the stars -- not so much because we're so smart, but because we are incredibly gadget-oriented. We are also, compared to the galaxy's highly sophisticated norms, very, very, tough, which most of the time does nothing for our social acceptability. But when a thread to all life in the galaxy arises from non-living biological constructs, suddenly the peculiar human virtues of valor and stubbornness make us the sword-wielding saviors of All....