“A man who survives a civil war carries more than the scars of war; he carries the guilt of every friend and brother who dies.”  ~ General Andrew Biman, speaking before the Inter-Planetary Congress, 3774.

In the year 3747, a scientist performed a dangerous experiment on his son. It’s now 3773; political corruption, betrayal and deception are rife, and the son, General Andrew Biman, is now a man.

The populace loves Andrew for his stunning military successes; the queen favors him and invites him to lead the Opposition Party in the Inter-Planetary Congress; he is a star on the rise.  But when he publicly announces his intention to lead the charge in returning the Fifty-Six to its republic roots, Andrew finds himself framed for murder, branded a traitor and on the run.

Stealing a prototype warship, Andrew flees his home city, rescues a sarcastic princess from pirates and ignites a civil war – alienating his few allies in the process with his crushing arrogance. While he clashes with the princess, his envious first mate, and a promiscuous navigator, external threats continue to increase.  He receives unexpected assistance from the Western planetary leadership, but there’s a slight string – they want Andrew’s aid in defeating his former home.  Reluctantly, Andrew takes charge of the meager Western forces and success follows.

After a devastating ambush orchestrated by him, Andrew is crushed to learn of his best friend’s death.  His remorse is compounded when an enemy prisoner he’s grown to admire dies from his aggressive interrogation.  He comes to question his every value and decision while enemies amass.

Vulnerable, Andrew strikes deep into the heart of enemy territory with a fool’s hope…until he discovers his father’s experiment, implanted within him a lifetime ago.

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