I stumbled upon references to this story at Librivox while attempting to choose a project in which I might participate. The project did not need any readers, but does need a proof listener. In a few short hours at The Project Gutenberg, I devoured this tale. While I typically choose fantasy, the occasional sci-fi adventure creeps into view.

A contingent of humans explore the universe in an attempt to find relief from fuel shortages on Terran. The Terrans encounter signs of intelligent life and cautiously investigate. This intelligent life recognizes the human form and immediately calls them Masters. The Terran group, containing both civilians and military personnel, are divided as to how to proceed with this group calling themselves Omans. Also at work are another group calling themselves the Stretts with an all together different mission. Upon understanding the full might of the Omans and Stretts, the Terrans have choices to make to ensure a new fuel supply for themselves as well as their own safety and that of their new ally.

The one called Javo relaxed from his rigid concentration. “Nothing has changed. Nor will it.”

“That conclusion is indefensible!” Tula snapped. “With the promised return of the Masters there must and will be changes.”

Most certainly the Terrans bring change to both groups, whether for good or not and for whom is the question.

A second reading is in order now that I have finished. The author(s) left breadcrumbs to follow, but I will confess to forgetting the minutia in exchange for understanding the forest.

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