The High Ground

In "The High Ground," Mercedes, the Emperor's daughter, becomes the first woman to enter the prestigious training academy of the Solar League's Star Command, as she strives to secure her claim to the throne. Her classmate, Thracius, aims to rise above his humble origins and become a captain. Set against a backdrop of political division and class struggle, their journey unfolds amid looming civil war and the dark ambitions of those who wish to see them fail, challenging their resolve and abilities like never before.