In Evil Times (The Imperials)

Mercedes, the future ruler of the Solar League, and her commoner classmate Tracy have both secured their dreams in becoming part of the elite officer corps of the Solar League. However, while separated by class and light years, both must struggle with their government and their sense of justice as settlers both alien and human in the "Hidden Worlds" are forced to bend to the might of the government and its expectations of them.In a society where most aliens and humans are second-class citizens, both young officers are faced with a stark decision: to betray their principles and morals or betray a government that they have both sworn to serve.In Evil Times, betrayal is the only option but does that mean they will also betray each other?