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ore-piracy
The story begins with a seemingly straightforward case of theft involving valuable ore, setting the stage for larger conflicts.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Gap Into Conflict: The Real Story (1985)Stephen Donaldson
Chapter 2
The chapter introduces the initial conflict centered on ore piracy and focuses on three main characters: Angus Thermopyle, a ruthless pirate; Morn Hyland, a policewoman who has committed a grave act and becomes vulnerable to Angus; and Nick Succorso, a famed star captain who may either rescue or doom Morn. The narrative sets up a complex future society with faster-than-light travel, widespread deception, and the looming threat of an alien presence beyond the Gap.