The Galactic Stage
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The Galactic Stage is a complete 91,000 word space opera meant to appeal to fans of Star Trek. Summary: Rei Griffith survived the bloodiest period in human history and has taken on many roles in her prolonged life: a 22nd-century World War III colonel, a military officer aboard a sleeper colony ship, and a 24th-century starship captain. But to her, they're just roles. At her core, she sees herself as an actor, playing the part that is expected of her. The galaxy is her stage. Her current role is the captain of a ship in an intergalactic expeditionary force, but she knows they're just a military in disguise, and she resents every moment of it. Despite the Interstellar Union of the 24th century claiming to have left war and violence behind, Griffith knows it's all a farce. As the only living witness to the undeniable truth of human nature and an actor herself, she knows an act when she sees one. The truth can be buried, but never erased. When an unknown alien race begins collapsing wormholes in the IU wormhole network without provocation, Griffith is forced to reprise her role as a soldier. Her unique qualifications have her casted as the captain of the IU Expeditionary Fleet flagship, yet another role she never wanted to play. With the fate of interstellar civilization hanging in the balance, Griffith must face the ultimate question: are humans capable of true peace, or will they always be doomed to repeat their violent past? As she and her crew fight to save the IU from destruction, she'll be forced to confront her own beliefs about humanity and the true nature of its existence, as she examines what parts of her are an act, and what parts truly define her. Type of Critique: I'm looking for critique in all areas to help make this project the best it can be, but am especially seeking critique on my overall plot flow as well as use of descriptive language.