Takeover

Central Station is a gathering place for the artists, merchants, and politicians of the Galactic League. Aliens come from all over the galaxy to exchange ideas and resolve disputes.Paolo Chelini is back before the League, this time because of stowaways. They're fleeing the dictator running the fringe world of Nihang. They want something to be done about the dictator. The League, however, has no power to help.Then a security consultant comes to the station. She's had a meeting with a corporate executive about Nihang. She has an interest in the planet, but isn't saying what she's planning to do about the situation... Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." Central Station is a gathering place for the artists, merchants, and politicians of the Galactic League. Efforts are made to resolve disputes and bring everyone together. Sometimes these efforts succeed, and other times...