Only Kira can prevent a stellar civil war.
When Captain Kira Elsar comes face-to-face with a military assault mech inside a civilian research lab, it’s abundantly clear that MTech is up to no good.
Illegal alien nanotech experimentation. Clandestine political dealings. Disappearances. Connections all trace back to MTech’s newest research lab on Kira’s homeworld.
As the Tararian Guard’s sole telepath, Kira goes undercover to get to the bottom of the mystery. Hints point to a brewing stellar civil war, but she needs to gather proof. Except, the mysterious forces behind the conflict already have their own plans for Kira that will change her life forever.

The FALLEN HEROES (THE MASTER)

“If we do our job well, you won’t be. Armor is just a precaution.” Kira 


checked that no one was nearby, then whispered, “I would like to keep you in 


“I’ll do anything that helps me stay that way.” He smiled back. 


Kira found her newest set of powered armor propped in a nearly empty 


rack inside the prep area. There were six other backup suits, and she located 


one that would be the best fit for Leon. After finishing their snacks, she 


detached the weapons, since Leon wasn’t rated to fire them, just leaving the 


“You ever been in something like this before?” she asked him. 


“Well, it’s straightforward. It’ll augment anything you do. The pressure 


sensors for grip are pretty smart, so you don’t have to worry about accidently 


crushing bones if you go to shake someone’s hand—unless you push it. 


When you make a movement, if the sensors detect excessive force, they’ll 


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