Expanded Chapter from Artemis Rising: The Great Coatzacoalcos Raid and Texas Rangers History

Before he helped liberate the Moon, Juan Castillo was a young Texas Ranger riding into war.

While sharing a meal with the Keepers of the Crystal Keep, Juan recounts the story of his first campaign—a daring cavalry raid deep into enemy territory during the Euro-American War. From stealthy bridge seizures in the darkness before dawn to the capture and destruction of the French supply hub at Coatzacoalcos, Juan tells the tale of the operation that helped bring an empire to its knees and paved the way for the rise of the American Commonwealth. Along the way, he reveals the origins of the legendary Texas Rangers: frontier lawmen, scouts, soldiers, and guardians who learned to ride like vaqueros, track like Comanches, and fight with relentless determination.

Part military adventure, part alternate-history lesson, and part character vignette, this expanded chapter offers readers a deeper look into Juan Castillo’s past, the rich history of the Greshamverse, and the frontier traditions that shaped one of Artemis Rising’s most beloved heroes.

Included in this special expanded chapter:

• The complete story of the Great Coatzacoalcos Raid
• The alternate-history origins of the Texas Rangers
• Additional worldbuilding for the American Commonwealth
• New insights into Juan Castillo’s character and experiences before the events of Artemis Rising