Mutiny

Lieutenant Hawkes finds himself at the heart of a brewing rebellion aboard the starship Proteus. An in-vitro, genetically engineered for duty in the cosmos, he grapples with feelings of alienation amidst his crew who, despite their shared mission, view him through a lens of prejudice. Tensions escalate when a catastrophic failure strikes the ship, fostering fear and distrust among the crew. In the chaos, suspicions rise, and loyalties are tested, leading Hawkes to confront the raw realities of his existence and the burdensome legacy of his creation.

As he navigates the conflicting sentiments of his fellow officers, Hawkes must also confront his own simmering rage. The complicated dynamics of power and identity unfold as he questions what it truly means to belong. The atmosphere aboard the Proteus becomes charged as factions emerge, each wrestling with their own motivations and desires for control.

Amidst the backdrop of interstellar exploration, Hawkes’ struggle for acceptance and understanding serves as a haunting commentary on the nature of humanity itself. Faced with insurrection and his own identity crisis, Lieutenant Hawkes must decide whether to lead his crew toward unity or fall victim to the very mutiny that threatens them all.