The Champagne Universe story continues
John Stevenson sought advice from their resident alien octopus, Tela.
Observation Lounge, Rams Head Space Station
"The problem remains, how do we join the Galactic Collective and not become some subservient species?" asked John.
"You must pick a fight and win," said Tela. "And not with just any species..."
John stared at Tela. "You're serious."
"They have to be one with standing," she says. "Either a Patron or a High Servant race."
John shook his head in dismay, "We have to pick a fight with a space bully?!"
This fast paced action thriller combines the fervent desire to peaceful trade relations without the annoying habit that your potential trading partners wants to eat you as a little extra profit.
