Groombridge 1618a is a small colony world 15.9 light years from Sol, settled with the blessings and support of the Turing Protectorate. The Protectorate has identified it as having important strategic potential, probably to stop the influence of the Genies spreading too far. As a result, plans are underway to upgrade the systems in the world in preparation for the establishment of a wormhole terminus. You have been sent by Lightchaser to deliver new generation power system technology and a vital upgrade to the planetary government’s AI to prepare it for the arrival of the terminus and integration to the rest of the Protectorate. Naturally, the Lightchaser also carries rarities from Earth to the colony, and there are pportunities to make a profit from trading.