In a distant future where intergalactic powers vie for supremacy, Alice Fermont, the daughter of an exiled nobleman, finds herself thrust into the unforgiving world of the Republic Navy. Struggling to escape the shadow of her father's legacy and prove herself as more than just a pampered aristocrat, Alice faces daunting challenges at every turn. When her father is killed and their estate raided by Republic forces, Alice is given an ultimatum: join the Navy or face execution. Choosing the lesser of two evils, she enters Basic Training, determined to prove her worth despite the odds stacked against her. Note: AI-Assisted Content, not generated. I have used it in an effort to ensure my story is at least readable, however the world-building, story, characters and what not are from my mind, not an AI.