User blog comment:SupcommMonroee/News, News, A Tapestry of News!/@comment-5362365-20150120011259

Welcome back, Suppy, good to see you.

As for ideas and races, what about a segment centering around the war between the binary planets of Kenaklesh and Kalkak? In short, a conflict between the under-supplied, outnumbered Kyekna United Monarchies colonists, and the technologically inferior Karkal natives. It could center around the main characters being divided on allegiances, various political backgrounds, and ultimately accepting a colony of more intelligent Karkal aboard their ship (possibly turning out to be a poor decision, when the Karkal attempt to take control of the ship and return to Kalkak to win the war, in the process using the crew as food).

Speaking of the ship, I would suggest a unique research ship built specifically to research new worlds, but also be capable of fighting the inhabitants should they turn out to be unfriendly, well-rounded and medium-sized.