Against the Empire

By @Alastair

John Turner arrives on a dusty, colonized Mars, drawn by the promise of joining his older brothers' esteemed aether-airship transport fleet. But the red planet he finds is steeped in intrigue: his beloved brother is missing, and the ruthless English Governor, driven by colonial greed, is systematically seizing control of the airships from their rightful human and Martian owners. Armed with a gentle heart and an unparalleled gift for engineering aether, John must navigate treacherous political currents and the desolate Martian wastes. He'll face not only the Governor's machinations but also the harsh realities of a dying world, all to reclaim his family's legacy and uncover the truth behind his brother's disappearance before the entire transport network falls under imperial dominion.