Metal Boxes - At the Edge

Ensign Stone has aspirations of advancing in the Empire's navy and impressing his family, but he soon finds himself the target of conspiracies that lead to his disgrace and court-martial. Discharged and abandoned, he takes a seemingly insignificant role on a worn family space freighter, aiming to restore his reputation. However, as he navigates the complexities of political agendas and family expectations, he must confront humanity's adversaries in a high-stakes operation that tests his resolve.