Nao's got it rough: Already a cringe-inducing, late-blooming loser, things really hit a new low when his girlfriend runs off with another guy. With nothing left to lose, Nao sees an advertisement for the Space Force, the elite military organization that protects the planet from all extraterrestrial threats. It's the perfect place to achieve the one thing he still desires--a cool, inspiring death!Trouble is, this brand-new ensign is way too good at his job. As the commander of the "Unwanted...

When heartbreak drives Nao to enlist in the Space Force, he discovers a new purpose in life: stylishly sacrificing himself for the greater good. Unfortunately, standing in his way are his capable crew—and his own skills!Every hopeless battle somehow turns to triumph in his hands. His ship is surrounded? He selflessly orders his crew to abandon him, but they rally instead, wiping out the enemy. A pirate ship is escaping? He ruthlessly crashes himself into it, but its engine fails, enabling ...

Things aren’t exactly what Nao was expecting upon completing the impossible refurbishment of the astro-destroyer Verna Somnus. The third princess’s warm welcome back to the capital comes with an irrefusable invite: captain the flagship of the government agency she’s founding, the Regionwide Criminal Investigation Agency. At the princess’s side, Nao’s swept into glamorous parties to bump shoulders with influential nobles—only further solidifying his reputation…and pushing him farther and fa...

Nao’s crew has checked off their most recent to-do list: Space pirate trafficking operation? Shut down. Kidnapped children? Rescued. Corrupt nobles? Brought to justice! Now that’s all dealt with, surely they’ll get their much needed R and R, right?Alas, nothing’s so easy for Nao and his crew. There’s no time for a break! He’s immediately promoted to squadron commander and put in charge of an assault on a pirate stronghold. There’s a silver lining, though—Nao may finally be granted his hero...