A century after The Breach, Earth is ruled by the Ascendants, alien overlords who govern through fear and control. Caesar Valerius lives in the Citadel, the last refuge beyond their reach, with no desire to be a hero. But when he's chosen for Aurex Academy, where powerful Imprinted youths are trained, he's forced into a world of secrets, rivalries, and hidden wars. As the Ascendants tighten their grip and the past begins to surface, Caesar must decide whether survival is enough, or if some things are worth fighting for. In a world where obedience keeps you alive, rebellion could cost everything.