I have no idea if it’s always the same universe with the same institutions that is the backdrop for all this authors novels. Our author never said. This isn't a part of any particular serial stories or series of stories. It may be so but even if it isn't they are still good novels to read. I hope I haven't given away too much plot for you. What is it all about? Donov was a poor world. It had no army. It maintained but a single space worthy cruiser, that is a minimum requirement for membership of the Federation. It had no heavy elements or manufacturing. It had precious few exports but it has a ...
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