A Japanese inspired novel influenced by works like Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Code Geass, Eighty-Six, and various others. Corruptor Prince intends to be a dramatic tale filled with deceit and strategy. The Lone Grey Eminence The Seiryu Empire is plagued with an eternal civil war spanning generations. One of the pretenders to the throne has launched a massive uprising on the core planet of Shoshuku, calling themselves the Seiryu-Zetsu. An expedition was launched and many imperial generals were sent onto Shoshuku. One of them being Grand Prince Tadakatsu. A man blessed by the goddess of Ambition and often seen as the progenitor of the next golden age. A man destined to achieve greatness and supremacy over others. Previously a popular figure in the Empire, a great scandal occurred which jeopardized his position. Which led to his physical and social exile to his domain of Imoriku. Where he could only scheme and plot. A shadow of his former greatness, he was called by the Emperor to serve in the imperial military as a general. With the power vested in him, he was able to create the 34th Army, a specialized branch that mainly dealt with surgical strikes and cleanup. Which also allowed him to work from the shadows. To return to his former prestige, Tadakatsu must lead the 34th to victory in Shoshuku while also navigating the faction-ridden Seiryu military and government that despise him. All to claim his rightful place as Grand Prince of the Empire and usher in an age of greatness. But only time will tell if the empty man will succeed in the endeavors expected of him… Or will the shadows of past and present leave him as a dark corner in Seiryu’s history? The photo used in the cover is a free to use photo by Nasa