Freedom Saga

Escaped entertainment star Rowan McPherson and her liberator, retired Space Forces Captain Ryan Chandler, have arrived at the Switchboard Station, the central hub of the Galactic Republic. The alien-administered sectors of the station provide sanctuary, as long as Ryan and Rowan keep out of United Earth Systems territory. However, Rowan's health is deteriorating, and only advanced human medicine can save her. Docking in the felinezoid sector and boarding with old friends, Ryan searches desperately for medical facilities outside of the human-controlled parts of the station. Prejudice against clones makes the task harder, as well as obsessive and dangerous foes intent on retrieving Rowan for the studio, or killing her, whichever is easiest. Meanwhile, back on the set of Angel Black, the truth about the clones' existence comes to light. Working in secret, they begin recruiting outside their show's cast, and even their own enemies, as they plot rebellion. The light-years-long arm of the law is treading closely on all the clones' heels and they will have to step carefully in their battle to be free.

Ryan and Rowan narrowly escaped United Earth Systems "justice" at the Switchboard Station. Together with their new crew, now they must take relief supplies and personnel to the place of Ryan's nightmares, Murack Five. While tensions run high and secrets abound with the crew and passengers, the entire operation is plagued with issues that seem like more than bureaucratic red tape, and could threaten their safety. Back in Sun Valley, Gunther continues recruiting cloned e-entertainers toward winning their freedom. The focus group for the show based on Ryan and Rowan's escape leaves the set region to find their lives turned upside down. When tragedy strikes, leader Medwin's pain and anger hardens into resolve, and he starts to think that playing within the system isn't as effective as taking out his vengeance personally. Decades of scheming have brought CEO Michael Strongbow's plans to fruition, but will it be enough to free clones and grant them equal rights? On two sides of the galaxy, the battle for freedom wages on. The freedom to love, to live, to know the truth, protect those close, and make one's own choices defines every moment of every life. Perhaps the only way anyone can be free is in stories.

Ryan and Rowan and their new crew and passengers have reached the dreaded Murack system. The two alien races there are still vying for control of the system, even after the Murack Five disaster nearly caused the Galactic Republic to bomb them both to oblivion. Their techniques now are more underhanded, and they see Ryan and Rowan's relief supply mission as a means to progress their war. On Gaia, the cloned e-entertainers continue expanding their influence among their unsuspecting peers. Gunther has started recruiting their former alien pirate enemies while Medwin reaches out to inactive clones with other special abilities or connections. Their plans are coming together, but they're still entirely at the mercy of their controllers. The fight for freedom is nearing its tipping point, but are its soldiers ready to lay down their lives for what they believe in?