Voided - Parlier, Ace

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Résumé :
In the distant future, after decades of unrelenting conflict, the Union of Galactic Commerce teeters on the brink of collapse. Amidst the chaos, a legendary naval pilot, Nena Videt, finds herself imprisoned for a crime - murder. Serving a life sentence behind bars, she is a living legend with a tarnished legacy. As the Union Navy's desperation escalates, they take a drastic measure to save their crumbling civilization. They begin conscripting incarcerated pilots, including Nena, to bolster their ranks and turn the tide of the war. With an offer of freedom and redemption hanging in the balance, Nena is faced with a life-changing choice: embrace the dangerous gamble or languish in confinement forever. The stakes are too high for Nena to decline the opportunity. Determined to reclaim her honor and escape her wrongful imprisonment, she embarks on a mission that will put her unparalleled piloting skills to the ultimate test. Nena's path to redemption is fraught with challenges beyond the battlefield. As she takes command of her new crew, she finds herself navigating treacherous waters, facing a potential mutiny from those skeptical of her abilities. To make matters more complicated, she encounters a race of fierce warrior women who, instead of being adversaries, seek to adopt her into their ranks, adding another layer of complexity to her journey. As the war rages on, Nena must also contend with a commanding officer, Admiral Kirpich, whose obsession with victory at any cost, pushes the boundaries of morality. Their uneasy alliance sets the stage for a thrilling and dramatic conflict that will determine the fate of not only the Union of Galactic Commerce, but the future of the entire galaxy. In Voided, Nena Videt's epic struggle for redemption, survival, and freedom, takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos. With breathtaking space battles, gripping interpersonal drama, and unexpected alliances, this science fiction odyssey explores the depths of human resilience, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to defy fate....