Defense Command is a series of novels written by Canadian author Kenneth Tam, starting in 2006. The series incorporates themes from multiple genres, including science fiction, fantasy fiction, and horror fiction elements. They describe the life and career of a Commodore Ken Barron in Defense Command during the Martian Wards spanning the years 2231-2235, as told from the perspective Admiral the Lord Ken Barron 2251. Tam has described the series as his magnum opus, being based on the first stories he ever wrote.
The series was chiefly inspired by science-fiction media such as The Avengers and Stargate SG-1, and has drawn comparisons to those works by readers. Tam's style of equipment names in the series, such as Gander or Sackville, and his development the worlds and locations, are influenced by his Canadian nationality as well as his Newfoundland heritage.
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