In the gritty, hopeful expanse of the "Stars Without Borders" universe, *Broken Orbit* introduces Rae Jacobs, a transgender woman and brilliant engineer, rebuilding her life among the stars after a devastating loss. Haunted by a past she left behind on a crowded Core World station, Rae finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the dangerous underbelly of interstellar trade. Aboard the aging freighter *The Indira*, she must master not only her complex engineering skills, but also the treacherous currents of human relationships. When a seemingly routine job turns deadly, Rae's quiet strength is tested as she confronts corporate greed, illicit smuggling, and the moral ambiguities of survival. This isn't just a story of escape; it's a gripping tale of reinvention, where a woman forged in grief discovers the power of found family and the courage to fight for a more just galaxy-one wrench, one jump, one hard-won connection at a time. Prepare for a journey across the cosmos and into the heart of one woman's incredible resilience.

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