Starship Operators

When a prestigious military academy finds itself unexpectedly thrust into a full-scale interstellar war, a group of young cadets makes a desperate gamble: they'll take their experimental training vessel, the Amaterasu, and broadcast their battles live across the galaxy. Their hope is that by turning warfare into entertainment, they can secure the funding and support needed to survive against a formidable enemy empire. This audacious plan plunges the cadets into a brutal reality where every decision is public and every loss is broadcast to billions. As they navigate the complexities of space combat and the moral ambiguities of fighting for ratings, they must confront the true cost of their ambition and the ever-present threat of annihilation.

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