ZERO: Blood and Honor
Set 500 years into the future, Zero tells the story of one of the most enigmatic and lethal operatives in a world where humanity has expanded far beyond Earth’s confines. First introduced in Hai-XAI Chronicles: Blacklight - Book 1, Zero’s journey begins as a mercenary for a ruthless crime syndicate, living a life defined by precision, secrecy, and cold-blooded efficiency. Known for his ability to disappear into the shadows, he has lived as a ghost, constantly operating on the fringes of society. But now, in an era where interplanetary politics and advanced technologies shape every aspect of life, his past is catching up with him.
Zero’s path is one of survival, transformation, and self-discovery. With his AI companion, Eclipse, guiding him through perilous missions, Zero is a ghost on the battlefield—moving unseen, striking with lethal efficiency. But as the stakes of his missions rise, he is forced to confront the shadows of his past, realizing that his skills, once used for personal gain, now have a larger role to play in a war for humanity's future.
His journey leads him to Team Blacklight—a covert group under Major Nathan Vale, tasked with protecting humanity’s interests in a galaxy on the brink of chaos. With his unmatched expertise in stealth and assassination, Zero becomes a vital member of the team, taking on high-risk operations that will alter the fate of the galaxy. But as he integrates into Blacklight, Zero is torn between remaining a weapon of the shadows and embracing his new role in a fight for something far greater than survival.
Zero is set in a future where humanity’s reach has extended across the stars, but old threats—both human and alien—still linger. It’s an action-packed, high-stakes thriller that delves deep into the past of a man who has lived in the shadows for too long. The story explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the choice between running from one’s past or stepping into a new identity.
As Zero’s journey unfolds, he must decide whether he will remain the ghost in the shadows or become something more—a key player in the evolving war for humanity’s future. In a universe where technology, AI, and humanity collide, Zero’s story will set the stage for the epic struggles to come in the Hai-XAI Chronicles.
