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Quod Olim Erat

Name: Quod Olim Erat
Rating: 4.54 (549 reviews)
Author: Lise Eclaire

Lise Eclaire

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The stars were home. Decades ago, Elcy was a battleship, until her recklessness brought her out of the front lines and to forced retirement in a human body. Now she lives a quiet life on a rural backwater planet, keeping the promise made to her last captain, until one day a letter takes her to the stars once more.

The story is continued in: The Scuu Paradox and The Cassandrian Theory

Cover by ssddx

Edited by Aziraphael and Floydien

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