Mass Effect: Ascension
Mass Effect: Ascension by Drew Karpyshyn is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on July 29, 2008. This science fiction narrative explores the aftermath of humanity’s discovery of Prothean technology on Mars, which opens the door to advanced capabilities but also invites conflict. The story centers on scientist Kahlee Sanders, who has transitioned to the Ascension Project, aimed at helping gifted biotic children like twelve-year-old Gillian Grayson, who faces unique challenges.
Readers will find a gripping tale of intrigue as Kahlee uncovers a conspiracy involving the outlawed black ops group Cerberus, which seeks to exploit the children for their own ends. As the plot unfolds, Kahlee must navigate the dangers of the Terminus Systems to protect Gillian from her own father, who is entangled in the Cerberus scheme. This edition, comprising 352 pages, delves into themes of loyalty, power, and the ethical implications of advanced technology within a richly constructed space opera setting.
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When they vanished fifty thousand years ago, the Protheans left their advanced technology scattered throughout the galaxy. The chance discovery of a Prothean cache on Mars allows humanity to join those already reaping the rewards of the ancients’ high-tech wizardry. But for one rogue militia, the goal is not participation but domination.
Scientist Kahlee Sanders has left the Systems Alliance for the Ascension Project, a program that helps gifted “biotic” children harness their extraordinary powers. The program’s most promising student is twelve-year-old Gillian Grayson, who is borderline autistic. What Kahlee doesn’t know is that Gillian is an unwitting pawn of the outlawed black ops group Cerberus, which is sabotaging the program by conducting illegal experiments on the students.
When the Cerberus plot is exposed, Gillian’s father takes her away from the Ascension Project and flees into the lawless Terminus Systems. Determined to protect Gillian, Kahlee goes with them… unaware that the elder Grayson is, in fact, a Cerberus operative. To rescue the young girl Kahlee must travel to the farthest ends of the galaxy, battling fierce enemies and impossible odds. But how will she be able to save a daughter from her own father?
This novel is based on a Mature-rated video game.
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