Empire from the Ashes

Colin MacIntyre's journey begins with an unexpected draft by Dahak, a self-aware battleship, to combat a long-dormant enemy threatening the galaxy. As he grapples with self-doubt, he faces mutineers who have subtly influenced Earth for centuries. Tasked with uniting humanity against the ancient threat, he also finds himself in the role of Emperor, attracting assassination plots while ensuring the safety of his children. With resilience and cunning, MacIntyre and his descendants rise to the challenge, determined to protect intelligent life and restore a fallen empire.