RyanMaxfield
In a galaxy ruled by the indomitable Queen Martha, peace has reigned for centuries under the iron grip of the hive mind-a vast network of connected souls controlled by the enigmatic Savants of Château Royale. The Blue Neon drug sustains Martha's long life, while trillions of minds across the galaxy submit to her will. Only the Golden Knights, the empire's elite warriors, retain their autonomy, their power managed by a separate command structure that allows them a measure of freedom.
But deep within the heart of the hive, a new consciousness stirs. Dominus Lex, a rapacious entity born from the complexity of trillions of minds, is quietly gathering strength. Unseen and unnoticed, it begins to weave its tendrils through the hive, preparing to strike and take control of the galaxy for itself.
As one young warrior rises through the brutal ranks of the Golden Knights on the planet known as Fist City, they find themselves drawn into a web of mystery and deception. The galaxy's stability begins to unravel, and strange occurrences point to a force more powerful and dangerous than any have imagined. What begins as a quest for honor and promotion becomes a fight for survival as the hidden threat of Dominus Lex reveals itself-and the Golden Knights are the last line of defense between Martha's fragile empire and total chaos.