The AO have come out of hiding, and war is upon the Ark Academy. People are going to die, because war isn't pretty. This time, there will be no reset after dying. The Animus better have prepared the students, because the gloves are off, and it is student against student, academy against academy, with the future of humanity on the line. Unfortunately, to pass his final year, Kaiden needs to not only pass the test but stay alive, too. Game time is over; real life is now up close and personal. _Includes a special note from the author. _