Introduction: "You're a hero, but of what novel?"A chemistry professor suffering the loss of her family, dies fighting in a bitter war to avenge them.Now reborn as Forlasita, a half-elf with zero magical talent, she builds the connections and skills necessary to protect all she's grown to love in the tumultuous realm of Mondo. She and her allies construct a technological haven through borrowed knowledge, yet her well-intentioned mistakes trigger a countdown to industrial Armageddon. Those she saves urge her to do more, while those she fails can only haunt her into excellence under a sinking heart of darkness.Failures scar her body and soul - she now seeks ways to turn her brutalist bastion into a beacon of hope, before it becomes a pyre for her dreams."What is your value of peace, and what does your peace cost you?"[WHAT TO EXPECT in Redoubt: Killing Intent] ? Action-packed adventures through a grounded and compelling journey ? Gradually-paced fantasy worldbuilding with lots of locations and cultures ? A competent "do-it-yourself" plot-driving protagonist; earning every scar. ? Very reasonable tech progression with quick and concise descriptions ? Homecooked meals, military rations, and gourmet cuisine. ? Plagues, Famines, and Warcrimes; a dark, but not grimdark, fantasy setting ? Extensive industry-vs-magic conflicts with moral and ethical dilemmas ? Skilled antagonists and dozens of recurring standout characters ? Monster Hunting: Dragons, demons, gryphons, merfolk, big bugs, and more ? Cutting through bureaucracy, politics, and a panoply of deities ? Various schools of practiced sorcery and cultural manifestations of magic ? Guns, armored vehicles, airships, artillery, guided bombs, and bio-mechs ? Eastern & Western inspired Medieval, Victorian, and Industrial elements ? Nation-building, research, manufacturing, trade and logistics from scratch[What NOT to expect]- Predictable heroics and simple solutions. What shortcuts?- A slow easy life for a protagonist riddled with emotional baggage- Black and white morality; nuance is for cowards and the MC is one** I'm editing as much as I can already. Any engaging comments, critique, or insight is welcome! I'm always striving to make my beloved upcoming novel a better one. Thanks for your time! **...