Ashes of the star forge

In a galaxy torn by corporate avarice and veiled in unknown terrors, a boy named Lian Yu embarks on his quest with absolutely nothing. He possesses no inherited strength, no natural Qi, no cybernetic augmentations, and no family to protect him from life's harsh truths. On the desolate world of Khar-9, where life is a constant struggle and the vulnerable are ruthlessly devoured, he stands as a small spark of defiance. Despite the bleak circumstances, Lian Yu, whose gaze shines with an intense brilliance, chooses to smile. He cultivates friendships with downtrodden miners, shares his scarce resources, and steadfastly safeguards his sick uncle. These simple acts of compassion offer a delicate light against the encroaching gloom. They subsist in obscurity, their lives a desperate gamble for survival. However, this precarious tranquility is violently disrupted one silent night when a brutal force intervenes.