Relic of Empire is a science fiction novel by American writer W. Michael Gear.

Set in a future where an advanced humanity has forgotten their origins on Earth, the novel describes the political equations and power struggle between the emperor, a quasi-religious group, a pre-sentient computer named the Mag Comm and the Lord Commander.

The Star Butcher, is a mercenary who leads an elite group of soldiers (the Companions).

He has aligned himself to The Seddi Order, a former quasi-religious group in an effort to stop humanity from making itself extinct.

She plots darkly, and has ordered little respected, but brilliant, Division First (Commander) Sinklar Fist to return to Rega and become the leader of her military.