Jaunts of the Mantis

When Ximon Sabo retires from the Kremniy Republic Scout Force, he receives the ship Mantis and sets out on a series of daring missions across multiple solar systems. Alongside a diverse crew—including a resourceful engineer, a priest-sensor operator, a charming robot companion, and an AI—the crew encounters first contact, rescues, hostile threats, and mysteries, all while facing financial and mechanical challenges. This hard sci-fi space opera offers intense action and richly developed characters, appealing to fans of galaxy-spanning adventures and intergalactic role-playing games.