Empire of the Battlelord

Book excerpt: The BattleLord would never truly understand the combination of genetics and cosmic circumstances that had thrust him through the Veil that separates the Light from the Dark Matter Universe. His biological being is subsumed by symbiotic infections, restoring his youth and vitality, repairing a lifetime of damage to his body, rendering him impervious to all but the most horrific of wounds. Discovered by the Dough Boys, his physical makeup is further enhanced by the inclusion of shields, weapons, and data organization devices. These strange beings seek to create a tool from the only being known to be capable of crossing the barrier between the Universes. By utilizing his unique capabilities, he lives entire lifetimes on varied worlds and places throughout the natural universe. With loving guidance from the peoples of these worlds, he acquires the moral convictions that have since guided his every action. Driven to know the why of it all, he confronts the Maker, a being, entity, or machine that has existed since the very beginning of time. Agreeing to accept the Maker's unconditional offer of ultimate knowledge, the BattleLord becomes subjected to a total reformation. He is rebuilt, atom by atom, to form a being that is no longer truly a product of either the Light Matter or the Dark, but a unique combination of both. Armed with the boon of immortality, The BattleLord explores new worlds to ensure the continuation of sentient life throughout the cosmos.