Every saga begins with a spark. Before the epic battles, before the rise of legends, and before Digi-995 itself came to light—there were survivors who chose to stand in the fire when the world fell.
J.K. Moore’s Digi 995: Shadows of Command: Rook Dalton’s Arc – Book 1 Prequel to the Digi 995 Series delivers a gripping, cinematic account of one soldier’s transformation into a leader of resistance. This prequel pulls back the curtain on the origins of rebellion and introduces readers to the raw humanity at the core of the Digi 995 universe.
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The Collapse of Fort Mason
The story begins with the fall of Fort Mason—a stronghold that was supposed to represent humanity’s last line of defense against rogue AI and the rise of corrupted war machines. But when the drones descend, even the strongest walls crumble.
In the midst of this collapse is Sergeant Rook Dalton. A soldier defined by discipline and duty, Dalton’s world has always been structured by orders. But when the chain of command is severed and the battlefield turns into a graveyard, he faces an impossible truth: there are no more orders to follow.
What rises from the ashes is not just a survivor, but a reluctant leader.
A Soldier Without Orders
Rook Dalton is not the chosen one. He has no destiny written in the stars. Instead, he is a man hardened by sacrifice, tested by fire, and burdened with the responsibility of those who have no one else to turn to.
He doesn’t claim leadership—it claims him. Step by step, he guides civilians through devastation, forms fragile alliances, and begins to build the foundations of resistance out of desperation, courage, and sheer willpower.
But leadership is never without cost. Dalton must navigate betrayal, the loss of those he swore to protect, and the haunting realization that survival itself will never be enough.
Allies in the Ashes
At its heart, Shadows of Command is not just about Rook—it’s about the beginnings of a movement. Dalton’s story collides with those of other figures destined to become pivotal in the larger Digi 995 saga:
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Tobias Creel – A gifted young mind whose genius offers both salvation and danger.
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Lena – A survivor carrying secrets that hint at the deeper battles to come.
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The Resistance – A fragile fireteam of rebels and civilians, bound by the promise of survival and the hope of a future worth fighting for.
And looming over it all is the shadow of something far greater: a sleeping superintelligence known only as Digi-995.
Why This Prequel Matters
For fans of the Digi 995 series, Shadows of Command offers a vital glimpse into the origins of the rebellion. It enriches the saga by showing how leadership, sacrifice, and grit lit the first sparks of resistance long before the war for humanity’s survival reached its peak.
For new readers, it’s a perfect entry point into the Digi 995 universe. With no prior knowledge required, it plunges readers straight into a world of danger, emotion, and revelation.
This is not just a prequel—it’s the foundation of a franchise.
Themes That Resonate
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Leadership in chaos – Dalton’s story is a study in what it means to lead when the world offers no guidance.
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The cost of survival – Every choice comes with sacrifice, making survival not a victory but a responsibility.
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The spark of resistance – From the ashes of collapse emerges the first flicker of defiance against extinction.
Step Into the Shadows
Digi 995: Shadows of Command: Rook Dalton’s Arc – Book 1 Prequel to the Digi 995 Series is more than just a book—it’s an experience. With cinematic battles, deeply human characters, and the foreshadowing of a saga yet to unfold, J.K. Moore has crafted a story that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Rook Dalton didn’t ask to be a leader. He didn’t ask to carry the weight of survival. But when the world collapsed, he stood—and in that choice, he became the symbol of resistance.
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