01 - Dragon Queen of Jupiter by Leigh Douglass Brackett

In a bold twist on military exploits, the French Foreign Legion has transcended Earthly bounds, becoming the Space Foreign Legion. Now stationed on the inhospitable surface of Jupiter, they find themselves in a desperate battle against the fierce natives, led by the formidable Dragon Queen. As Earth and Mars scramble for new territories to sustain their populations, Jupiter presents a daunting challenge. Can the Legion withstand relentless waves of Beetle Bombs and venomous serpents until reinforcements arrive? Or are they doomed to face a grim fate, like many before them? When the Dragon Queen unleashes her ultimate weapon‚Aîa parasite that renders them unable to drink water‚Aîthe stakes reach a new height. Will the Legion rise to the occasion, or will they succumb to the horrors of their new battlefield? - Summary by Phil Chenevert