Richard Baker is a former United States Navy officer and a well-known game designer. He is also the author of several novels, including the New York Times bestseller Condemnation and the highly acclaimed The Last Mythal trilogy. His game design credits include the Alternity Science Fiction roleplaying game, and the Axis & Allies Naval Miniatures Game – the bestselling naval wargame.

Richard Baker continues the adventures of Sikander North in his new military science fiction series, Breaker of Empires.