Under One Rule
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Five centuries into the future, humanity’s mastery of space-folding technology has spread civilization across the Milky Way. But the galaxy’s unity crumbled during the Great Shattering, as corporate greed and rebellion fractured the once-mighty Union of Federated Systems into chaos. Now, countless factions—corporations, warlords, and desperate colonies—battle for survival and dominance.
On the fringes of known space, the forgotten colonies begin to rise from obscurity and poverty. Facing powerful corporations and rival states, leaders of various planets aim to reunite the galaxy under a single banner. But in a universe ruled by ambition and betrayal, the cost of unity may be more than anyone is willing to pay.
Can one world, one leader, bring order to a divided galaxy, or will it be consumed by the forces tearing it apart?
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- Status
- Hiatus
- Year
- 2024
- Author
- Rebellican
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- 5.0/ 5.0
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- 4
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Chapters(5 total)
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Community Reviews(2)
- ArkenonRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0As to where I read, the Lewis Styne chapters are my favourite. The author manages to blend alot of varying sci fi elements that have taken inspiration from many great stories and weave them into one narrative. The contrast of a cybernetic population ruled under a mega corporation and then switching to a society that has banished thinking machines makes for very interesting reading and sets up a conflict that I can't wait to unfold!
The character work especially between Lewis Styne and his father features dialogue of which I think could stand toe to toe with a published novel and I would not question it. Even just a few chapters in, their relationship is shown with nuance using moments of tension and vulnerability to show their individual character. The dialogue reads realistic and authentic, natural and impactful, drawing readers further into their strained bond. He is definitely a strong man type of character who is bound to go on an epic quest, which is what my favourite books tend to contain.
As a multi POV story, the other chapters feature a group of cyber revolutionaries who invade the antagonists' systems to cause damage. While still well written I didn't find them as good as the chapters mentioned before, but this does not dampen my reading experience and is a staple of any multi POV story, in my opinion. We all have our favourites! - molaadriftRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0It's the cyberpunk, napoleonic version of Dune years after the AI was wiped out. While conforming to tropes and standard gooner fantasies, its unmatched quality in prose, dialogue, and my immediate connection to the characters, are indicators that assure me - I will be imminently unsatiated once this is over - should it ever reach a conclusion worthy of its end.
This story is about a good-for-nothing prince with ideals of listlessness, burdened by the legacy of house Styne, and only ever so slightly assuaged by dreams of a black-haired, porcelain-skinned woman. He arrives from an outer colony called Arcadia on the edge of the Milky Way, where the south are rising against the oppressors in the west, and Arcadia is verging on war as sides fight to either suppress or revive the net
The story follows an AI goddess Bao Yi, the nonchalant prince Lewis, the token obligatory enemies to lovers fmc Mirah, and two other neo-falangists (as of right now).
The dialogue and prose is a treat if you're a sucker for vivid imagery and politicking. While it does buffer at times, some of the most beautiful details show the state of Arcadia and how a futuristic colony with no net functions. All the storylines are simple, but simple is good, and this simple is done well. The quantity this author pushes out at this quality is impressive so there is leeway for future edits and rereads. I'm satisfied. This is a promising book, and I can only wait to see how it will grow. Good grammar, likeable characters, enjoyable prose, simple and neat story, and beautiful dialogue.
'I guess you travelled all this way for nothing. They probably spoon fed you stories of the greatness of Starfall, but now you’ve seen what this place is. A veil of silk over a pile of shit.'
Lewis, my favorite character.