En mission (Honor Harrington, T12)

The tactical scenes are intense, but I also felt connected to the characters' personal struggles. Did the author intentionally prioritize one over the other?

The political maneuvering added a lot of depth, but I wondered how realistic those diplomatic scenes are in a military sci-fi setting.

The universe feels so rich and lived-in. I’m curious whether Weber built it from scratch or drew inspiration from existing sci-fi worlds.