Introduction: Set in David Weber’s Dahak universe, the story follows Emperor Sean MacIntyre and Princess Harriet MacIntyre as they discover an isolated human offshoot called Voratha, a centuries-old civilization that has genetically engineered out aggression and conflict. While Voratha enjoys 500-year lifespans and near-utopian tranquility, they remain ignorant of external threats. When a band of pirates attacks Voratha’s orbital stations, the Imperium intervenes and decisively protects the pacifist planet.In the aftermath, the Vorathans confront the reality that their genetic “peace protocols” have left them dangerously vulnerable. Old archives reveal that their ancestors fled the crumbling Imperium long ago, determined to eradicate violence at any cost. Realizing that absolute isolation is unsustainable, the Vorathan Council agrees to ally with the renewed Imperium. The tale ends with Voratha opening itself to the wider galaxy—ready to balance its remarkable longevity and stability with the Imperium’s experience and protection....