Black Swarm

In the penultimate installment of the Rise of the Empire series, the galaxy faces a perilous war as the Empire and its allies struggle to counter the destructive tactics of the Enlightened, who now wield access points thanks to the ancient AI, the Custodian. While Adrian seeks a confrontation, Tomas works tirelessly to prevent the collapse of various star nations under siege. As tensions rise and different strategies emerge for battling the Enlightened, the countdown to an uncertain fate accelerates, leaving the galaxy hanging in the balance.