Crown of Stardust

In a near-future world torn by high-tech proxy wars, a disgraced elite soldier is framed for a catastrophic mission gone wrong. Stripped of rank and honor, he joins a ghost unit of officially 'dead' operatives to uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of power. Armed with cutting-edge exosuits and bonded to an AI battle-spirit that’s both ally and inner demon, he battles not only enemy forces but the haunting echoes of his own trauma. As he ascends through secret tactical ranks, every victory brings him closer to the truth—and to a final choice between redemption and sacrifice. Gritty, emotionally charged, and packed with explosive action, this is a war story where loyalty is forged in fire, and heroes die in silence.