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Gil Klanz, a sixteen-year-old in the asteroid belt, is on the cusp of graduating and heading to the Earth Federation Naval Academy, but his plans are derailed after a prank gone wrong leads to him and his mother being blacklisted by the Belt Corporation. Forced to navigate life outside the company, Gil becomes entangled in a growing independence movement and a revolt against corporate greed. This young adult story explores themes of rebellion and resilience in a futuristic setting.