Rand

In the time of the United National Republic of the Americas, Cadet Rand Russell – trained at the National Military Institute, wakes up in a dazed and confused state, realising he has lost a battle. Rand receives unusual help, from an unusual source – Oracle. With Oracle’s help, Rand's abilities are “augmented” with technology but Rand wins a rematch without using his “enhancement”. His victory means he is soon picked for a special mission to Phobos and he goes in search of a missing asteroid… He becomes embroiled in a dangerous power-struggle within the UNRA - which means Rand has to works with Oracle to uncover secrets of a captured alien, kept in a highly secure and controlled environment. What they learn is then vital in winning the ongoing power struggle in the UNRA. This struggle reveals the existence of a weapon of vast power, which Rand and his compatriots must act to disable before it is too late… Rand Russell needs all his courage, knowledge, prowess – and Oracle’s help - to survive...