This is a story told in the classic "gamebook" format. There are no stats, and no items you need to collect—just a narrative that branches into many different storypaths. In other words, this is old-school CYOA fun!
In this story, the main character is a young officer in the Astral Navy, one of the united defense forces that has been protecting Earth and the various human colonies for several centuries. You grew up on the planet Usul, where you found life on your family's gava rice farm to be dull. You joined the Astral Navy for adventure, but it wasn't until you led more than a dozen survivors to safety on the deserted planet Giri Minor that your career has started to take off!
Beyond this basic background information, the character is yours to inhabit. Is he or she bold or thoughtful, daring or analytical, confident or plagued by inner doubt? The decisions are yours to make as you navigate the story and learn the multitude of fates that may befall you, your teammates, and your mission.
Remember, the gamebook format was intended to be read more than once. To get the full impact of this story, you should explore many of the storypaths, and not just settle for the first ending you encounter. Overall you will find 45 endings spread out across 219 pages of storytelling. I think you'll agree that this is a lot of branching!
However, if you truly want to learn the secret of the Grass Planet, you will need to explore the various storypaths carefully. There is only one resolution to this story, and it is not just going to walk up and present itself to you. There are many who would prefer that you leave Folvan empty-handed, so it may take a combination of skill, luck, and perseverance to succeed in your mission.
I sincerely hope you enjoy Secret of the Grass Planet, the second entry in The Orion Chronicles.
--Bill Ingersoll