Aurous Rings (Steven Gordon, #12)

While on operations around the Aurous base in preparation for Steven and Komoru’s wedding; Jean’s aircraft carrier is left stranded in space. It is towed into the Aurous base so Charlie can assist in repairs. Ne´ is furious when he discovers that his own engineers have compromised the original design of the carrier. Jean takes the opportunity to serve notice on Charlie’s retainers. When Admiral Baxter discovers the Aurous Base can take an aircraft carrier in its hangars; he rushes to the base to discover much more than he anticipated. There arises an opportunity for humanity to finally grasp a foothold in Federation space, but will they accept the conditions that come with it or destroy through their own arrogance this rarest of chances.