Crest of the Stars

The Abh Empire is expanding fast and the need for territorial ambassadors is on the rise. Begrudgingly, Lafiel and Jinto head to the planet Lobnas II where they will act as administrators.

While attempting to contact the planet’s territorial representative, Lafiel and Jinto are met with four separate claims by four separate individuals.

Under Abh control, the inhabitants of Lobnas II consider the possibility of emigration, but with numbers over 20,000, leaving will be a big undertaking.

First stages of emigration are underway. But when the appearance of enemy ships forces a delay, the inhabitants on Lobnas II start to get antsy.

Rebellion has broken out on the planet’s surface! Jinto risks his own skin to ensure the safe evacuation of each section.

The rebels kidnap Jinto and Meideen. But using them as hostages to prevent the emigration order might be the rebellion’s biggest mistake yet.

Angusson and Dokufu are at odds about whether to release Jinto. Meanwhile, Lafiel asks the merciless Rear Admiral Spoor for help with the emigration crisis.

Spoor delays the enemy fleet for as long as she can while transport ships leave with the last of Lobnas II’s women.

The evacuation of Lobnas II is a success. But with Jinto still stuck on the planet’s surface, thoughts of rescue are clouded by thoughts of the worst.

Three weeks have passed since the evacuation. Lafiel returns to Lobnas II with a search party in hopes of finding Jinto alive.