To Clear Away the Shadows

In "The Far Traveller," the latest installment of David Drake's RCN series, the Republic of Cinnabar Navy embarks on a mission to explore uncharted regions of the galaxy, probing sponge space for potential trade routes and surveying new life forms. As RCN officer Harry Harper and Lieutenant Rick Grenville navigate the challenges of space exploration, they confront dangers that rival those of combat, all while uncovering the enigmatic history of the Archaic Spacefarers. Amidst growing tensions from regional powers and internal struggles within the Alliance, the crew of the Far Traveller must unravel deep historical mysteries while fighting for their survival.