Apollo Wept

<p>In the year 2104 America has achieved perfect equity—or so they claim. With 169 recognized genders and sexual orientations a government obsessed with eradicating all traces of its bigoted past and social justice ideology enforced through authoritarian control Captain Pen Lencoln finds himself in an impossible position: he's a straight white male commanding the USS DESPAIR on humanity's most equitable mission ever.</p><p><strong>Part One: Making Herstory</strong> The mission begins with a simple goal—track down the ancient Voyager probe and replace its offensive plaque depicting only two human genders with something more inclusive. But as DESPAIR ventures deeper into space Lencoln's problems multiply faster than government-approved pronouns. Between a fanatical Social Justice Officer determined to catch him in thought crimes mysterious Chinese software sabotaging the ship's systems and falling for a woman back on Earth Lencoln must navigate both the cosmos and bureaucratic absurdity. When he discovers a digital recreation of his great-grandfather hidden in an old laptop he gains a secret advisor from a less enlightened era.</p><p><strong>Part Two: Voyager - The Last Mission</strong> The stakes escalate as Lencoln finally reaches Voyager shadowed by a Chinese vessel with orders to prevent DESPAIR from discovering their secret mining operation. Aboard his ship Senior Social Justice Officer Borgmyn works tirelessly to undermine him while the mysterious digital entity Pop offers guidance from beyond. As Lencoln faces the moment of truth at Voyager he must choose: follow orders and erase the last remnant of Old America or take a stand that could cost him everything.</p><p><strong>Part Three: Saving History</strong> When Lencoln chooses to bring Voyager aboard instead of destroying it he becomes an enemy of the state. The old records on Voyager reveal the truth about an American history that has been systematically erased—a history of creativity innovation and freedom. As forces from both New America and China conspire to silence him Lencoln finds unlikely allies in the Republic of Texas and discovers an extraordinary defense system created by his digital ancestor. His fight for survival becomes a battle to reclaim the forgotten spirit of a once-great nation.</p><p>This provocative military science fiction trilogy dares to challenge contemporary political trends through the lens of a future gone wrong crafting a world that's simultaneously thrilling and unsettling. Perfect for readers seeking stories that celebrate traditional values question authority and explore the enduring power of truth in the face of ideological conformity.</p><p>If you enjoyed <em>1984</em> by George Orwell <em>Starship Troopers</em> by Robert A. Heinlein and <em>Fahrenheit 451</em> by Ray Bradbury you'll love Apollo Wept. </p>