Cadet of the Empire – 11

You're young, loaded with cash, and used to living for your own pleasure? Sure the whole world is open to you? Then get ready — the time has come to pay the piper. The Motherland is calling you to serve, and there will be no refusing. Forget about parties, girls, and your father's connections. From now on, your place is in the barracks, and the people closest to you are your fellow servicemen, with whom you share the same trench. The Empire is not interested in your wishes: it gives the order. Whether you wanted to be its soldier or not — nobody cares. So keep quiet, grab the assault rifle, fasten your armor, and brace yourself for dirty war and a very likely death on yet another planet nobody needs, alongside the same kind of “lucky ones” as you.

P.S. And don't forget: from now on, your life is the property of the Russian Empire. And dying for it is far from the worst outcome possible. There you have it, Cadet Vasilkov…