The Accidental Admiral

He's just a logistics soldier, counting the days until retirement in a war-torn galaxy. His only goal: survive. But an uncanny instinct for the perfect tactical move—a gift he mistakes for simple common sense—catapults him into the spotlight. Every desperate act of self-preservation is hailed by allies and enemies alike as a masterstroke of military genius, creating a legend he can't escape. Unwillingly promoted, he's given command of a misfit squad, then entire fleets, achieving impossible victories in battles he only wants to avoid. Now, facing apocalyptic threats and uncovering cosmic secrets, this reluctant hero must navigate a destiny forged by misunderstanding. Can a man who only wants to go home become humanity's greatest commander and savior?