...is a thrilling hard science fiction anthology that blends meticulous world-building, political intrigue, and moral dilemmas/comedy in a vast, interstellar setting. Following the aftermath of Earth's expansion across the stars, humanity struggles to maintain stability over hundreds of star systems, each interconnected by fragile supply chains and managed by powerful bureaucratic leaders like Lord Cassius. It is a ruthless efficiency, ensuring the survival of billions through precise planning, political manipulation, and the occasional forced famine or military strike.