Rebellion has come to the Trans-Galactic Republic-and it may spell the end of individual sentience everywhere. Will the greatest civilization in the known universe survive this all-important conflict? Episode Zero tells the story of a warship, Iron Fury, as she fights back against the forces which would erase the very possibility of diversity from the face of the universe. At her side is a newly-birthed sentient whose very name will form the backbone of the effort to stave off their mysterious enemy's unstoppable advance. If you enjoyed epic science fiction stories like those spun by E.E. 'Doc' Smith in his Skylark series, then check out Mandate of Heaven.