The Galactic Neighborhood series by Alexander Elliott

Assisted by a sentient A.I., Expedition’s unsuspecting crew is awakened by an alien transmission, leading them to the Vingah—an insectoid race preserved in stasis. Following first contact, the new allies combine forces to free the Vingah from their dead planet and find new worlds for both peoples.

The colony ship, Odyssey, broke the rules by settling on a planet occupied by the elusive, telepathic Rxyl. Resources are scarce, time is running out, and they must find a way to communicate. If they do, it may alter the destiny of both peoples forever.

Exploration’s search for a colony world ends with destruction and captivity, but the ship hasn’t been forgotten. Once their plight is discovered, an audacious rescue is launched to reunite the scattered remnants of her crew and bring them safely home.