Insignia, Volume 1"Insignia expertly combines humor with a disarming and highly realistic view of the future. The characters are real, funny, and memorable. You won't be able to put this book down."—Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent and Insurgent The earth is in the middle of WWIII in Insignia, the first entry in S. J. Kincaid's fast-paced sci-fi adventure trilogy perfect for fans of Ender's Game. The planet's natural resources are almost gone, and war is being fought to control the assets of the solar system. The enemy is winning. The salvation may be Tom Raines. Tom doesn't seem like a hero. He's a short fourteen-year-old with bad skin. But he has the virtual-reality gaming skills that make him a phenom behind the controls of the battle drones. As a new member of the Intrasolar Forces, Tom's life completely changes. Suddenly, he's someone important. He has new opportunities, friends, and a shot at having a girlfriend. But there's a price to pay. . . . |
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... trainees who controlled American machines in outer space , one of the Americans dedicated to taking down the Russo - Chinese alliance and claiming the solar system for the Indo - American allies . " How did you get the call sign Ares ...
... trainees an education in strategic theory , and if they're good , we give them a chance to be the Combatants who direct our mechanized intrasolar arsenal . In cases like yours , the cognitive skills and reflexes fostered by these gaming ...
... trainees and the officers who live at this installation . " She steered Tom toward the banks of elevators . " This brings us to " -she pointed to a glass door at the end of the hallway beyond the elevators- “ my office , Tom . " Tom ...
... trainees , the ' divisions , ' all named after prominent figures in military history - generals and a strategist . Five sides to a pentagon , five divisions . " He studied Tom a moment . " Now , it's time you saw the training rooms , Mr ...
... trainees undergo the procedure , Tom . It's safe . " Marsh's eyes riveted to Tom's forehead . “ What you teenagers have in great supply — and we adults do not — is neural elasticity . Your brain's adaptable . Adults and neural ...