Igniting the Reaches

David Drake’s space opera “Igniting the Reaches” is situated in a far-off galaxy. Piet Ricimer and Stephen Gregg, who go from the Free State of Venus to investigate the boundaries of space, are the subjects of the narrative. They trade with star colonies during the fall of a human empire, and they come across competitors, extraterrestrials, and odd human hybrids. The story highlights the moral ambiguity and exploration, where trade frequently results in violent conflicts.