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Jeff Hawke is not an average space-hero; focused on reasoning, diplomacy and moral virtues instead of brute force, he is frequently forced to be the ambassador - rather than the saviour - of mankind. His universe is populated with alien species that meet humankind by accident or for commerce, but hardly ever for invasion.