Duty, Honour, Love

Prequel: On Erikino a planet on the edge of Confederacy space Captain Karasena lives an idyllic life far removed from the pressures of command. Her peace is broken when a Terran Empire ship crash-lands. Despite her initial fears she finds the Terrans have a sense of honour. Although she has a duty towards the Confederacy she finds herself sorely tested and despite her objections she finds a stronger bond than duty and honour. When raiders attack the planet the Terrans stand with them to fight off a greater foe.