Seikai trilogy

"Jinto and Lafiel are now Territorial Ambassadors to the regions the Abh Empire has seized from the United Mankind. Jinto is assigned to an unstable post on Lobnas II, a volatile prison planet. When the United Mankind launches a massive offensive to reclaim Lobnas II, Jinto is stranded with no hope for survival! As time is running out, Lafiel has to make a life-or-death decision: rescue her friend who has been her mentor and guide ... or retreat to protect the lives of her crew.."--Page 4 of cover.