Star Ascension : Inperium's edge

Synopsis: In the vast, unforgiving expanse ruled by the ruthless Terran Imperium, humanity reigns supreme across galaxies through iron-fisted control and the power of Star Ascension – a cultivation system blending genetic enhancement and technology that allows individuals to challenge starships and ascend towards godhood. But even these 'True Gods' are mere ants compared to the ancient beings dwelling at cultivation's theoretical peak, beings whose distant power shapes the cosmos. Amidst this backdrop of cosmic might and brutal politics, Junior Lieutenant Valerius begins his career on Aethelburg VI, a forgotten fringe world. Born to privilege but starting at the lowest officer rank (M2-E), Valerius burns with cold, calculated ambition: not just to climb the ranks of the Imperium, but to seize control of it as a tool for his true goal – reaching the apex of Star Ascension and achieving ultimate domination over all existence. When a sudden pirate attack devastates his remote outpost and kills the commanding officer, Valerius ruthlessly seizes command, making brutal choices that prioritize his path forward over the lives of others. This marks the first step on a bloody journey through pirate skirmishes, clashes with powerful alien empires potentially stronger than the Imperium itself, and the treacherous currents of internal Imperial politics. Each battle won, each rival crushed, each necessary sacrifice made fuels his ascent in both military rank and personal power through the stages of Star Ascension. But as Valerius's strength grows, so do the enemies arrayed against him, and the existential questions posed by the silent, unfathomable powers of the universe loom ever larger. Can one man dominate a cosmos filled with such overwhelming power, or will his ruthless climb consume him and the Imperium he seeks to master? Star Ascension: Imperium's Edge begins the epic, multi-episode saga of a man willing to burn galaxies for ultimate power.