Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on October 24, 1952)

Happy birthday, David Weber—master of galactic adventures and conqueror of interplanetary intrigue! May your celebrations rival an evening spent aboard HMS Fearless: filled with daring escapades, noble deeds, and plenty of cake worth fighting Honor Harrington herself for. Your recent projects continue to dazzle readers everywhere; clearly the pen remains mightier than a Grayson battlecruiser.

May this year bring as much success and excitement as all your timeless pages combined—and perhaps slightly fewer planetary rebellions or hostile invasions (your characters do deserve at least one relaxing weekend). Here's wishing you health limitless enough to spawn another twenty-odd sequels!