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Captain Ariane Austin, declared Leader of the Faction of Humanity, commands the starship Holy Grail on a daring interplanetary expedition. After discovering a physics‑violating realm and surviving a deadly encounter, she must confront her enemies to define what it truly means to lead. The struggle for survival in a war‑torn galaxy hinges on a single, critical choice.
Set in a high‑stakes space opera filled with interstellar travel, space warfare, and encounters with alien life, the story explores leadership, sacrifice, and the future of humanity among the stars.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Ryk E. Spoor
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