Plague Ship

Dane Thorson, a trainee cargo master on the Free Trader rocket ship Solar Queen, navigates the complexities of interstellar trade in a universe filled with unique alien species and lucrative deals. As the crew establishes a trading partnership with the cat-like Salariki on Sargol, they encounter unexpected challenges when the Salariki demand a pre-paid contract for rare plants from Terra. The narrative delves into the intricacies of trade, the dynamics between species, and the importance of rare resources in a richly imagined sci-fi setting.