Some leaders are born with charisma. Others rise through politics or inherit their authority. But in times of collapse, when the world itself crumbles under fire and smoke, leadership is something else entirely—it is survival sharpened into purpose.
This is the essence of J.K. Moore’s latest entry into the Digi 995 universe: Digi 995: Shadows of Command: Rook Dalton’s Arc – Book 1 Prequel to the Digi 995 Series. A gripping story of grit, sacrifice, and the cost of standing tall when the world has already fallen, this prequel unveils the harsh beginnings of one of the saga’s most compelling figures: Sergeant Rook Dalton.
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A World in Ruins
Humanity’s war against its own machines has left cities hollow, fortresses shattered, and survivors scattered. At Fort Mason, once a bulwark of defense, the drone uprising brings devastation and silence. In the aftermath, Rook Dalton—a soldier without orders, without command—must answer a question no training manual ever prepared him for: what does a soldier become when the chain of command is gone?
Rather than collapse, Rook steels himself. What begins as guiding a handful of civilians through the wreckage grows into something larger—a seed of resistance stitched together by desperation, trust, and unrelenting will.
The Making of an Unlikely Leader
Rook’s journey is not about medals, parades, or the prestige of authority. His leadership is carved from loss, tempered in betrayal, and defined by the choices no one else dares to make.
The book doesn’t shy away from the cost of survival. Every ally lost, every sacrifice made, every shadowed corner where trust turns to treachery—these are the crucibles in which Rook finds his place. He is not a chosen one, nor a man with destiny whispered in his ear. He is simply the one who refuses to fall.
And in the void left by silence, that refusal is enough to spark a movement.
Allies in the Ashes
Rook’s story intersects with others who will become critical threads in the larger Digi 995 tapestry:
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Tobias Creel, the brilliant but haunted young tech mind whose inventions could save—or doom—the resistance.
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Lena, a survivor carrying her own secrets, destined to become a figure of fire and defiance.
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The Resistance, fragile yet growing, embodying humanity’s last spark of defiance against the overwhelming tide of machines.
Yet behind every battle and every whispered alliance is something greater stirring: the specter of a sleeping superintelligence. Digi-995, the name that will one day reshape everything, lurks unseen in the ruins.
More Than a Prequel
What makes Digi 995: Shadows of Command more than just backstory is the weight it adds to the universe. For longtime fans, it peels back the layers of resistance and shows how its foundations were forged. For new readers, it offers a raw and immediate entry point into a world where machines rule and humanity’s survival depends on those willing to stand in the fire.
This is not just the beginning of a hero’s tale—it is the anatomy of rebellion itself.
Why Shadows of Command Stands Out
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Visceral Realism: The fall of Fort Mason and the brutal aftermath feel both cinematic and grounded, pulling readers into the smoke and chaos.
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Emotional Weight: Rook’s struggles aren’t abstract—they’re deeply human, bound by loyalty, loss, and unshakable resolve.
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Foreshadowing the Saga: Every moment in this prequel echoes forward, laying groundwork for the full Digi 995 series.
Step Into the Shadows
Leadership isn’t given. It’s taken. And in the story of Rook Dalton, readers will find not just a soldier, but the man who chose to carry the promise of resistance when no one else would.
Begin your journey into the Digi 995 universe today.
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https://www.amazon.com/Digi-995-Shadows-Command-Daltons-ebook/dp/B0FHJ9H6RQ/