Die Baumkatzen von Sphinx

The stories are rich with tactical descriptions, but I wonder how much focus is put on making the characters feel real amidst all the action. Do readers find it easy to connect with them despite the technical details?

The characters often face morally gray decisions that seem to weigh heavily on them. I'm curious if others felt these themes added depth beyond the space battles.

The universe feels so layered with alliances, betrayals, and diplomacy. I wonder what inspired Weber to craft this particular political setting and how much was mapped out from the start.