Graff Vynda-K's obsession with restoring his royal status through the exploitation of Ribos' jethrik deposits, creating geopolitical tension

Graff Vynda-K negotiates to purchase Ribos as Garron describes its harsh seasons and remote location. When Garron casually drops the planet’s mineral survey into the discussion, Graff discovers traces of …

Graff Vynda-K abandons all subterfuge and reveals his true ambition—to reclaim his lost Levithian crown by converting Ribos into a militarized staging ground. Sholakh’s reluctance to abandon the original plan …