Introduction: PSR 1257 12A is an unassuming planet on the edge of the Terran鈥檚 Republic influence and the next fortunate target of the Republic鈥檚 unending expansion. To the Terran鈥檚 surprise, the world already possesses a human population, stopping the entire operation in its tracks as long-forgotten protocols and laws are dug out of the archives.Yet having to apply old protocols quickly turns out to be one of the Terran鈥檚 lesser problems, as the world鈥檚 society turns out to be more alien than any of them could have expected.Soon even the world鈥檚 status as a lost colony is cast into doubt. But even that revelation is completely overshadowed by the incredible abilities revealed by the world鈥檚 self-proclaimed custodian, Serana.Author's note: Have you ever wanted to see magic contend with orbital bombardment?1 chapter per 2 weeks (released on Tuesdays)...