Zentmeister

It is the year 2500, and humanity has expanded its reach beyond the confines of Earth. In a distant sector of the galaxy, a young man named Erich "Silber" Jaeger is born into a dystopian empire that tightly controls the lives of its citizens.

Growing up in a society rife with discrimination, Erich faces an uncertain future as he approaches military conscription. He will spend the next two decades of his life serving in the Armed Forces of the Germanic Star-Empire, fighting against the many enemies of the authoritarian state.

As he navigates the treacherous landscape of interstellar warfare, Erich must grapple with his own ambitions and loyalties. Will he rise through the ranks to become the next dictator of the empire, or will he meet a gruesome end on the battlefield?

Join Erich on his journey through the Interstellar Age, as he confronts the challenges of war, politics, and personal identity in a universe filled with danger and intrigue.

Interstellar Age

<p>What was supposed to be an easy trade of currency for information had suddenly turned into a standoff as the information broker Marcus held the data-file hostage. He was now attempting to extort Ghost, and the other WRAITHs for more than they had initially bargained for. Ghost was livid, and visibly so, as he curled his fists in rage while hissing his words through his clenched teeth.</p>

<p>"What exactly do you want from me, Marcus? I have already agreed to pay you a fortune for this information. And I have given you half up front. For you to suddenly demand more is not only outrageous but is an act of bad faith."</p>

A Mexican Standoff