A Polonia Prime Novella in The Lightning War Universe! Set between “Shadow of the Storm” and the upcoming “Wrath Of The Storm” In the gleaming towers of Nowa Warszawa, Polonia Prime’s quantum research facilities hold secrets that could shift the balance of power in human space. When Security Chief Anna Kowalska discovers sophisticated probes in the Institute’s classified systems, she knows it’s not just another corporate espionage attempt. As Burza takes up orbital patrol under Captain Nowak’s command, Anna races to uncover a conspiracy that weaves through the city’s diplomatic quarter. Someone is using stolen Aurora Systems technology to breach Polonia Prime’s most secure facilities—but the Caliphate’s agents aren’t the only ones interested in quantum research data. With allies whose loyalties are uncertain and enemies hiding behind diplomatic immunity, Anna must navigate a deadly game of deception before the theft of bubble drive secrets triggers an interstellar crisis. In a city where traditional Polish values meet cutting-edge technology, the price of maintaining independence grows steeper by the hour. The fate of Polonia Prime’s technological advantage hangs in the balance, and Anna is about to discover that some protocols are written in blood. A taut science fiction espionage thriller expanding The Lightning War universe, “New Warsaw Gambit” reveals the high-stakes game of technological superiority that threatens to reshape the balance of power in the Hyades Cluster.