Rita Longknife - Enemy in Sight

In the aftermath of victory parades and a fleet partially shelved, Commander Rita Longknife of the heavy cruiser Exeter uncovers alarming evidence of alien presence in the galaxy. With proof of both humanity and aliens engaging in hostile encounters, the story explores the urgent need to establish proper communication amidst the chaos wrought by space-pirates. As tensions rise, questions about the potential for first contact and the risk of escalating conflict weigh heavily on the future of interstellar relations.