Pound of Flesh

In "Pound of Flesh," veteran Lieutenant Ralph Hague is tasked with escorting aid workers through insurgent-held territory on the war-torn planet Idun-3. When radical cultists known as the Immortals seek Biodyne Industries' research on a life-extending drug, Hague and his platoon must divert to rescue personnel from the perilous Outpost 16. As they navigate deadly jungles while pursued by fanatical enemies, Hague faces a harrowing choice between fulfilling his mission and prioritizing his conscience, ultimately shifting his focus to survival amidst chaos. This standalone thriller is set in the gritty War's Edge universe and is intended for mature audiences.