LanceZimmerman
In the bustling Mars colony of the Coalition of Aligned Worlds, where humans and Katzen-feline-like beings of logic and precision-coexist under CAW's ambitious vision, engineering student Thomas is thrust into an unlikely partnership with M'Sara, a sharp-witted Katzen. What begins as a grudging academic alliance quickly evolves into a journey of mutual discovery, as the duo tackles high-stakes engineering challenges, evades a deadly pirate ambush, and navigates the complexities of interspecies trust.
From the sterile labs of Mars' orbital shipyard to the chaotic thrill of asteroid mining, Thomas and M'Sara learn to blend human ingenuity with Katzen precision, forging a bond that transcends their differences. But as they confront threats both external and internal-clashing cultures, hidden vulnerabilities, and the weight of CAW's expectations-their partnership becomes the key to survival.