Could Sgt Seavers's mission kill him?
Yes. Yes, it could.
Sgt Seavers of the Orphan Corps is having a run of bad luck. First, he gets in a fight with three marines while on a space station. Second, he wins that fight. And now, after learning he was being considered for officer candidate training, he is informed of his penance.
Can Seavers handle a resentful platoon of Marines? Can he do it while delivering medical aid to a suspicious colony of terraformers?
To get back his chance at officer candidate training, he'll do his best. Or die trying.
If you love a good military adventure crossed with sci-fi worthy of Andre Norton and Asimov, then Rescue on Gimhae is the story you're looking for.
Strap in, hang on. The journey begins now!