A crash on a war-torn world.
A bond no one expected.
A destiny neither can escape.
Lieutenant Colonel Tyaal Veriss should have died when his starfighter broke apart over Norvela VII. Instead, he was pulled from the wreckage by Captain Taleinia Marisala - a disciplined officer whose world, Renda Noth, is known for ancient traditions of unwavering emotional loyalty.
Her decision to save him forges a bond neither expected, but one the Maynerian Dynasty recognizes and respects.
Six months later, Veriss is deployed to investigate a civilian massacre on Laytis II. What he finds shakes him to the core and forces him to confront how far the war has drifted from its ideals. Meanwhile, the Dynasty accelerates experimental doctrines meant to end the conflict once and for all - strategies that blur the line between humanitarian relief and overwhelming force.
Across the Amosia Galaxy, whispers of prophecy spread, nightmares ripple through the ranks, and an unseen force stirs beyond the veil of the spirit realm... watching, waiting.
As the reality of war deepens, Veriss and Taleinia must navigate their growing connection while carrying the weight of command, loyalty, and expectation. Their bond is not forbidden - but it may demand sacrifices neither is prepared to make.
Prelude to Retribution blends military strategy, ancient customs, emotional bonds, and looming spiritual threats into an epic tale of officers forced to choose who they are when duty and destiny begin to collide.
