Ancient empires are fighting for power over this universe. Hundreds of worlds submit to the will of the hegemons, and losses are counted in the millions. Planets are just cells on the playing field. A big game is underway. But a couple of small pieces have been moved, and the balance of power has changed. Nimrud, who was assigned the role of an exchange pawn, himself intervened in the game. Will he be able to play his game on an unfamiliar board and survive? Will he take his place in a game where the entire universe is on the board? Or is he still a blind pawn in someone's capable hands? The next book in the series will be published soon. For those who want to read the continuation immediately: www.the-game.ru, channel “Creativity”. You can discuss the book with the author on his forum. The book was born as fan fiction for the game Divide & Conquer.