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Through a rotating collection of narratives, listeners will encounter a diverse array of characters who grapple with their convictions in a world that tests the very essence of human nature. This is not just a singular tale but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions of loyalty, power, and the cost of ambition. 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This is not just a singular tale but a series of unique explorations that challenge perceptions of loyalty, power, and the cost of ambition. 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What is an intelligent and ambitious man to do when enslaved by a culture that forbids him from utilizing his God-given talents? If he’s a military officer in time of war, he might just decide to switch sides. If said officer is a true believer in the principles that enslave him and every bit as loyal as he is ambitious, that’s tantamount to breaking a universal law of physics, but Colonel Sebastian MacMaine has what it takes to meet the challenge. 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What is an intelligent and ambitious man to do when enslaved by a culture that forbids him from utilizing his God-given talents? If he’s a military officer in time of war, he might just decide to switch sides. If said officer is a true believer in the principles that enslave him and every bit as loyal as he is ambitious, that’s tantamount to breaking a universal law of physics, but Colonel Sebastian MacMaine has what it takes to meet the challenge. 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