The universe has recognized what Chase has always known: he is the true Emperor. But recognition is one thing—conquest is another. As the fifth installment in the acclaimed Manifest Destiny series picks up, Chase stands at a pivotal moment, where the crown he's earned feels heavier than any challenge he's faced before.
Being declared Emperor by the Tomb is one thing, but actually ruling an empire that's been fractured for over a decade is another matter entirely. Chase may have proven his lineage and his right to reign, but the hard work has only just begun. The core worlds—the heart of what should be his empire—remain under the iron fist of Speaker Phillip K. Neill and the coup that seized power years ago. Neill's dictatorship, though slowly eroding, still controls the crown jewel of them all: Cor Imperii.
While Chase and the Wolfhounds have conquered or liberated numerous planets, the challenges ahead are fundamentally different. No longer can they approach this as a rebellion; they must now fight as the legitimate authority against entrenched power. The stakes are higher, the more personal, and the consequences far more devastating. Neill clings to whatever hopes remain as his carefully constructed empire begins to crumble around him, piece by calculated piece.
For Chase, the end of this long and arduous journey is finally within sight. The path remains fraught with peril, and some challenges may prove harder than those he's already overcome—now that he's no longer pretending to be prince but must fully embrace the responsibilities of Emperor. Every move is critical, every ally precious, and every enemy more dangerous than before. The Wolfhounds face their ultimate test: not just to win a war, but to forge a lasting peace.
