02168cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000160011324500370012926400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800260038352013020040953400450171165300200175665300180177685600430179499900170183725745UtSlPG20260610133606.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWilson, Ann10aThakur-na: A Terran Empire story 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-06-09  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Thakur-na: A Terran Empire story" by Ann Wilson is a science fiction novel written in the early 1990s. Set in a distant future where humanity has spread across the galaxy, this book explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the complexities of personal and cultural identities within a speculative universe. The story delves into the intricate relationships and social structures of the Terran Empire, particularly focusing on the traditions of the Sandeman culture.  The narrative follows Dana Manfredi, a thakur-na, as she accompanies her thakur, Richard Jason, on a hiking expedition on the planet Sandeman. Their adventure takes a dark turn when they are ambushed by ruthless attackers, leading to a traumatic experience for Dana. As she navigates the aftermath of this assault, including her unexpected dismissal by Jason and her struggle for survival amidst the cultural expectations of the Sandeman people, Dana must confront her own honor and worth in a society that places immense value on duty and loyalty. The experiences she endures force her to face not just the external threats, but also the internal crises stemming from betrayal and identity, culminating in a pivotal decision that changes both her fate and the customs of her new clan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25745  c66746d66746