Scott Keys is a complex and multi-layered character, with a rich history that has shaped his beliefs and values. He began his career as a Warzodian park ranger, where he learned to appreciate the beauty and fragility of nature. This experience instilled in him a strong sense of responsibility towards the environment and a deep respect for life.
After serving as a ranger, Scott joined the local police force. His sense of justice and dedication to protecting the innocent made him a natural fit for law enforcement. However, his life was turned upside down when the Church of the Illumination invaded his planet by force. The organization he had long been a member of had become the enemy.
Scott’s faith is now being challenged as he grapples with the possibility that his husband, Erik, may have been killed in the invasion. He begins to question his beliefs, wondering how an organization that claims to value peace and enlightenment could justify such violence.
His situation is made all the more difficult by his current predicament. He has been sentenced to death for his alleged role in the escape of Arkady, a notorious criminal. Although he maintains his innocence, he is resigned to his fate and has begun to prepare himself for the end.
Little does he know that his wife, Gemma, is on her way to rescue him. She is from the planet War-Med, and her people have a reputation for being fierce warriors. Gemma is determined to save her husband and reunite with him, despite the dangers that lie ahead.
Scott’s faith, his relationships, and his very life are all in flux as he faces an uncertain future. He must grapple with difficult questions about his beliefs and values, and find a way to reconcile his sense of justice with the harsh realities of the universe.