Politics in the Kavillian Senate is a dangerous, high-stakes game, and the odds aren't on Cassie's side.
As imperial envoy, she's tasked with adding a new region to the empire. Normally, this is a simple matter for the legions, but rivals want Cassie to fail. Without military support, success will require all her guile and cunning, plus a good dose of luck.
Persuading the local inhabitants won't be easy, especially...