Imperium Descent: Volume I — Christopher Hopper

The Imperium has reigned for 4,000 years......but are its days numbered?For four millennia, the sixteen planets of the Imperium sector have served as a bastion of peace against the Chaosic Regions. The Imperium's legacy can be attributed to the formidable military power of the Stratus, the enforcers of the Supreme and the Senate. However, as is often the case with empires, it is the smallest cracks that threaten to shatter their foundations.Could this be the beginning of the end?A dishonorably discharged stratusaire struggles to recall why he was expelled from the only life he has ever known. Now working as a mercenary on the sector's most profitable mining planet, he is haunted by mysterious memories. Before long, he finds himself in conflict with the very government he once served.Can he survive being pursued by those he was once trained alongside?Simultaneously, the royal heir to a planetary throne is confronted with the harsh realities of her family's rule. As a result of her curiosity, she finds herself entangled in matters of statecraft that surpass her status and experience.Will she prioritize her family's legacy or the lives of those under her rule?Step into the captivating universe of Imperium Descent, created by the bestselling and award-winning author Christopher Hopper. Readers have hailed it as a space opera brimming with engaging characters, intrigue, and thrilling action. Begin your journey with Volume 1 today!Hopper is Zahn, Herbert, and Sanderson all in one. Majestic!-Mike KimUSA Today and New York Times bestselling authorAuthor's Note: Imperium Descent: Volume I is not a standalone book, but rather the first installment in an enthralling multi-book series.