Rust Bucket Chronicles v2

In one of Earth's long-abandoned colonies, Rusty Buckley seeks to join the Third Rifles Regiment, a pledge he made to the medics who saved his life during the last great plague. His meeting with Queen Arrabella turns into a disaster when assassins attack. Rusty comes to her rescue, but his inexperience results in several awkward missteps along the way. During their escape. Rusty comes to believe Arrabella is the woman of his dreams. She has a slightly different perspective, seeing him as a troubleshooter to throw at every problem coming her way. Consequently, Rusty soon finds himself knee-deep in a swamp, beset with the effects of fouled water, contaminated food, and incompetent leaders. If that isn't enough to ruin his day, he's hounded by 1ten-foot lizards determined to have him for lunch. These are the first of many challenges Rusty face in Her Majesty's service, but while he's saving the queen from her enemies, who will save him from her.