The StarbornUpdated at Feb 3, 2025, 21:06
Centuries after Earth’s collapse from overuse of its resources, humanity ventured into the stars, discovering thousands of alien species across countless worlds. Some were allies, while others, like the bloodthirsty Ravagers, sought only galactic domination, slaughtering all in their path.To combat these threats, a team of scientists created the Astral Berserkers (ABs)—genetically enhanced super-soldiers. Injected with a powerful serum, these soldiers were made stronger, faster, and smarter, but the process was lethal to most. Only five subjects survived, with nerve-blocker chips implanted in their spines to suppress emotion and pain, and AI systems, known as VERA, embedded in their minds to guide them. Among them was Quinn, the first successful subject, taken as a child and raised to be a weapon with no memory of his past.Eleven years later, Quinn, now 26 and known as Alpha-01, is deployed to a desert planet under attack by the Ravagers. During the mission, he encounters Nova, an enigmatic young woman being hunted by the Ravagers. For reasons VERA cannot explain, Quinn feels a deep connection to her. When he touches Nova, his suppressed memories resurface in a flood of vivid images, forcing him to question everything he’s been told.Base Command orders Nova’s execution, claiming the Ravagers’ interest in her poses too great a risk. But Quinn, driven by his newfound memories and VERA’s growing suspicions, defies his orders to protect her. This act of rebellion sets off a chain of events that could alter the fate of the galaxy—and uncover secrets both Quinn and Nova never expected.