Arden inherited Eden, a space station floating over a dying planet.
He also inherited an oppressive class system, worker shortages, and an entitled ruling class that refuses to make concessions.
Rhys, a worker who's earned Arden's trust, helps him make unpopular changes to keep Eden alive.
Arden's reputation as a shallow and formula-addled leader leaves his friends and foes skeptical of his leadership.
Rhys gains power and is met with resistance from the ruling class.
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