A Pioneer's Blood

“A Pioneer’s Blood Waters the Tree of Civilization”   The Galaxy has finally learned peace. The Akaadi Imperium and Libera Coalition have put down their blasters for now, turning to the Frontier to replenish their resources. To do that, they'll need Pioneers. Dropped into remote, inhospitable worlds, Pioneers must hunt for useful salvage. Valuable materials, lost technologies, and unique lifeforms are all pursued at grave peril. Enter Daniel Hardgrave. The old man who raised Hardgrave had always told him, "Do what you want, Danny, but never become a Pioneer. Life's short enough. Don't become expendable". Hardgrave had listened, scratching out a living as a humble fry cook. Until he learned he had a little sister to take care of. Wanting to fund her education and give her a better life, he enlisted as a Pioneer. And unknowingly threw himself into the maw of the Apocalypse. Old powers are gathering, threatening everything Hardgrave has ever known. For an ex-fry cook trying to provide for a genius little sister and cynical cat, it's an impossible threat. But his timely discovery of an ancient technology could change all of that…   Inspired by series like Warhammer 40K and videogames like Helldivers 2 and Lethal Company, this is a tale of a man who faces danger where others will not go.   What to expect: Pulse-pounding action in exotic environments. LitRPG-like progression, with a sci-fi twist. Minor romantic and comedic elements.