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"Teams: A Terran Empire story" by Ann Wilson is a science fiction novel written in the early 1990s. Set in the year 2277 CE, the story unfolds in the Narvon System, where the protagonist, Marine Captain Jase Thompson, is assigned to evaluate the situation following a perceived civil unrest fueled by the emergence of a new group known as the 'Kins of the Dragon.' The narrative delves into themes of identity, power, and transformation against a backdrop of societal change and moral dilemmas. In the storyline, Captain Thompson and his Evaluation Team arrive on Narvon III amidst reports of civil conflict caused by individuals who have been transformed into vampire-like beings due to a pseudo-virus. As Thompson investigates the situation, he becomes entangled with the Kins, particularly a detective chief named Enna Kaufman, who is eager to dispel misconceptions about her kind. The narrative explores the dynamics between humans and Kins, the challenges of prejudice, and Thompson's internal conflict regarding his growing desire to donate blood to Kaufman, which could lead to his own transformation into a Kin. The novel weaves a tale of personal sacrifice, burgeoning relationships, and the complex interplay of duty and desire, ultimately leading to a profound shift in Thompson's life and the societal structure of the Narvon System. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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