Books in the Karic series

The first interstellar exploration vessel Starburst sets out from Earth in 2157, but this is no NASA science mission, it's funded by the mega-corporation ExploreCorp. A planet suitable for colonization means not only massive profits, but a chance for Commander Janzen to restore his family's exalted position. But is the executive turned space-explorer, Janzen, equipped to deal with a real crisis?