Davra’s Endeavour is a late-entry novel in the Suicide Arc of the Compact Universe series. It centers on Davra Andraste, now a commissioned Navy captain, as she takes command of the experimental starship Endeavour following the events of Jump. The narrative alternates between present-day fallout and key flashbacks, charting Davra’s evolution from prodigy to commanding officer.
The novel follows the Endeavour’s high-stakes mission to Melekan, the ruined Gelt homeworld, where Davra and her team retrieve critical longevity research believed lost in the planet’s collapse. This data, when combined with Tishla’s independent work, offers hope for ending the looming extinction of the Gelt species. Parallel to this mission, Tol Germanicus—whose shadow looms over much of the series—faces trial and execution on Thule, overseen by his former lover Suri Mongano.
As Davra confronts internal doubts, political sabotage, and the weight of legacy, she steps fully into the leadership role long anticipated by Admiral Quentin Austin and her mentors. Davra’s Endeavour marks the closing of several arcs from the broader Suicide Arc storyline and sets the stage for a rebalanced future among the Compact, the Realm, and the Foundation.
Preceded by Jump
Followed by Suicide Solution