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On a frontier world settled by Terrans, colonial administrators and military officers confront a violent uprising fomented by native political and religious leaders; raids, riots, and thefts trigger investigations that reveal rival factions exploiting local beliefs and power structures. The narrative follows civil and military efforts to suppress unrest, protect civilians, gather intelligence, and negotiate with indigenous rulers while coping with limited resources, cultural misunderstandings, and clandestine schemes. Tactical engagements and investigative threads converge as conspiracies are exposed and authority is reasserted. Themes include the challenges of colonial governance, the manipulation of faith for political ends, and the tensions between technological power and traditional societies.
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