Critical Millennium: The Dark Frontier Blackstar edition

In a bleak future where Earth is on the brink of collapse, a wealthy young man and his childhood friend join forces with scientists to develop a faster-than-light drive, aiming to save humanity by colonizing other planets. However, their noble quest is thwarted by corporate greed, political machinations, and a society indifferent to its impending doom. The story explores themes of self-interest versus collective survival, questioning whether humanity can overcome its flaws to avert extinction.