Re/Genesis — G.S. Jennsen

In a future too distant to measure, a hyper-evolved breed of humans calling themselves Anadens rule multiple galaxies and alien species with an iron fist. But a small group of dissidents are willing to pursue any and all measures, no matter how extreme, to return freedom to the universe. Now one rebel Anaden will make the ultimate sacrifice in order to break the reigning Directorate's stranglehold on civilization--however many times it takes.

Set just prior to the events of Relativity: Aurora Resonant Book One, Re/Genesis pulls back the veil on the universe of Amaranthe, where the fate of all living beings--human, alien and synthetic--will soon be decided.
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Re/Genesis was initially published in Beyond the Stars: At Galaxy's Edge: a.co/c45PIGK.