Nico Viikilä

Gebundenes Buch

Sins of the Dominion

Shadow of War

Beschreibung

For centuries, the Celestial Dominion ruled the galaxy with an iron fist, its power anchored by the fearsome Iron Knights, colossal war machines piloted by noble blood. But when Emperor Hadrian V is assassinated without an heir, the galaxy fractures, plunging into chaos as rival houses vie for the throne. Amid the turmoil, Cipher Varos, a disgraced Iron Knight pilot haunted by betrayal, and Selene Vornheim, a former rebel leader with nothing left to lose, find themselves drawn together by fate. United by necessity, they form an uneasy alliance, navigating a galaxy spiraling into war, where political intrigue and shifting loyalties threaten to consume them. Yet, in the shadows of a collapsing empire, a far greater threat stirs. Whispers echo from the void, shadows twist and writhe, and ancient darkness awakens. The Shrouded One, a primordial entity of unimaginable power, is spreading its influence, corrupting minds, twisting flesh, and consuming entire worlds. Desperate for answers, Cipher and Selene journey to forbidden blacksites, confront the horrors of twisted Dominion experiments, and enter the Nihilus Expanse, a place where reality bends, shadows live, and nightmares come alive. Guided by cryptic prophecies from an ancient Veilborn, they must piece together the mystery of the Shrouded One before its tendrils engulf the galaxy. But even as they fight to survive, they face impossible choices loyalty or freedom, vengeance or redemption, sacrifice or survival. And in the darkness, the Shrouded One watches, ever vigilant, always waiting. With allies as broken as the galaxy they hope to save, and enemies lurking in every shadow, Cipher and Selene must confront their past sins to protect the future. Because if they fail, all light will fall to darkness. In a galaxy where power is everything and hope is a forgotten whisper, how far would you go to defy fate? Sins of the Dominion an epic saga of war, betrayal, ancient horrors, and the struggle to reclaim humanity. The darkness is coming. The fight for the galaxy begins.

Autor

Nico Viikilä: Nico Viikilä is a visionary world-builder and storyteller, known for crafting expansive, immersive universes rich with political intrigue, warfare, and moral complexity. Specializing in grimdark space opera and military fiction, Nico excels at blending grand-scale battles, strategic warfare, and personal drama into deeply engaging narratives. With a tacticians mind for conflict, their stories delve into the brutality of war, where power is fleeting, survival is never guaranteed, and every decision carries weight. Whether depicting fleet engagements, mech duels, or political betrayals, Nico writes with precision and depth, drawing readers into a world where strategy, deception, and sheer will determine the fate of empires. Their character-driven storytelling explores morally complex figures, from disgraced warriors to rebel leaders burdened by past betrayals. In Sins of the Dominion, Cipher Varos and Selene Vornheim navigate a fractured galaxy, battling both enemies and their own haunted pasts. Loyalty, vengeance, and survival are recurring themes, as characters struggle to balance duty with personal stakes in a world where trust is dangerous. A hallmark of Nicos work is realistic, methodical action, whether through mech warfare, fleet tactics, or hand-to-hand duels. With a keen understanding of military structure, battlefield psychology, and strategic maneuvering, their writing delivers high-stakes combat that feels both cinematic and grounded. Though their stories embrace tragedy and the harsh realities of power, they are not devoid of hope. Their characters fight not just for survival but for something greater, proving that even in the darkest times, resistance and change are possible. Fans of Game of Thrones, Battletech, Warhammer 40K, and Gundam will find a home in Viikiläs work where every battle has consequences, every choice matters, and no one is truly safe.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: BoD - Books on Demand / Books on Demand GmbH
• 2. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 160mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 510g
• ISBN-13: 9789528095392
• ISBN-10: 9528095186
• Artikelnr.: 73696643