While the physical book was published by , digital versions can be found through official retailers and libraries: Pacific Rim Uprising - Ascension by Greg Keyes - Book Hero
: Expect high-stakes Jaeger training simulations and riveting engagements with new monstrous dangers. Accessing the Book
Written by Cavan Scott and illustrated by Richard Elson, Pacific Rim Uprising: Ascension is a four-issue comic book miniseries published by Legendary Comics. Unlike the movie novelizations, this series is canonical. It tells the exact story of where Jake Pentecost (son of Stacker Pentecost) has been since the original war.
The comic begins with a catastrophic training exercise on the Oblivion Bay naval platform. A prototype Mark-6 Jaeger goes haywire, leading to a meltdown. Jake is blamed for the incident, resulting in his dishonorable discharge from the PPDC. This event is the catalyst for his decade-long exile.
Mako Mori and a group of cadets investigate strange occurrences and a potential conspiracy within the corporate world that threatens global security. 👤 Key Characters
Jake and Amara, piloting Gipsy Avenger, realize they cannot win by conventional means. They are outgunned and outmatched. In a moment of pure desperation, Jake remembers his father’s sacrifice. To save the world, one must be willing to give everything.
The new characters, including Nate Lambert and his co-pilot, Leah (Kayla Radomski), bring fresh perspectives to the story. Dr. Newton Geiszler (Charlie Day), a brilliant scientist, plays a pivotal role in understanding the evolving Kaiju threat. The performances are solid, with the cast delivering engaging portrayals of their characters.
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is one of the 138 kana characters, denoted with a usefulness rating of K. The kana are the most useful characters in Japanese, and we recommend you thoroughly learn all kana before progressing to kanji.
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has a Kanshudo usefulness level of , which means it is among the
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