The main hero of the tetralogy “Perimeter Defense” is named Roman. He is an excellent tactician in games dedicated to space battles. He is hired as a fleet commander to lead the largest battles in game worlds. But one day Roman receives an unusual offer: he must quietly take the place of another admiral in a game he has never even heard of. It’s hard to refuse— the reward is fabulous. But agreeing isn’t easy either. After all, he will have to play as a character with a terrible reputation, repulsive appearance, and a passion for forbidden substances. Nevertheless, the hero passes the test brilliantly—understanding all the while that the game is not quite a game.
After concluding the second contract, the hero finds himself again at the center of space battles and the under-the-table games of the imperial court. But the empire is about to collapse, because the Great Houses are, one by one, leaving the Throne World’s control. And this is right ahead of the main battle with the Aliens! Can humankind hold on? And how will the hero’s story end in this world? Listen to the concluding book of the tetralogy!