Moonstruck

When a mysterious two-mile-wide starship appears as a satellite of the moon, it signals humanity's first contact with the F'thk, a centaur-like species from a Galactic Commonwealth. Tasked with evaluating Earth for potential membership, the F'thk maintain a friendly yet secretive demeanor, leading scientists to grapple with their enigmatic intentions. As tensions within humanity resurface—echoes of cold war dynamics and nuclear threats—the stakes grow higher: will this contact usher in a new era for humanity or lead to its downfall? The story unfolds as characters seek to discern the true desires of the aliens and the consequences of their actions.