While performing a routine patrol in reclaimed space, Lieutenant Commander Tar Nako stumbles upon an enemy Rajavan ship being pillaged by a Pirate fleet. Nako is concerned about the cargo found aboard both pirates and Rajavan ships and hands over a few of the stasis pods for private research. He subcontracts a smaller company, Essander, to conduct this research, little does he know that this discovery is about to change the balance of the galaxy at large.
Oooh, this is an interesting view of what happens before Transcripts, by the same author. I am glad I read that one first - I think it made this one more poignant. We know where some of this story goes, and this shows us the roots of many of those issues. Great job.