The Ballad of Orange Tobby

• Royal Road

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[Book 1 done!] Down on his luck, post-grad Tobreal didn't really know what to expect. Sure, he's got a degree in Shasian history because history is cool, but those jobs are long gone now. When his people joined the galactic community, they expected a new golden age, but instead they found an era of economic ruin. Seems universal currency and galactic economics don't always pan out for everyone, especially the Shasians. The Shasian Territories have stagnated, unemployment runs rampant, and organized crime is now king on Salafor . This remote corner of the community has festered into a powder keg of disillusionment and shady markets, one that elements of an equally neglected humanity are happy to exploit, like Tobby's new boss, the human Noah. Guns, drugs, chickens, you name it, Noah moves it, and the galaxy buys it. Bureaucratic oversights and legal loopholes are handy tools for exploiting a highly lucrative grey market. Many smugglers plying the route, but this is the story of Tobby and his part to play in one of the greatest upheavals in community history.  And it all begins with moving some crates. Gotta pay the rent somehow, right? Its on Reddit too! (I'm bad at this and open to advice on how to improve the synopses) (Suggestions on how to refine and improve the story are appreciated)

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