A Savage War of Peace

On her maiden voyage, HMS Warspite encounters Vesy, a primitive alien world affected by human refugees from the First Interstellar War. Captain John Naiser and his crew lead a diplomatic mission to help the aliens integrate into the galaxy, but tensions rise as conflicting interests and cultural clashes threaten to ignite a larger conflict. The story explores the fragile dynamics of first contact and the potential for turmoil in the human and alien worlds.