Ambassador Rika came to Farsis to evaluate their worthiness for jump gate technology. Instead, President Estee sprang a trap—holding Rika hostage with stasis-shielded missiles and threatening to massacre 100,000 refugees unless she surrenders the gates.

Captain Kylie pursues General Mulke and stolen shield technology to Farsis, forced to work with Nadine—the ex-lover who betrayed her. But Nadine's intel proves valuable: Mulke is here, and so is the tech.

Admiral Heather's Marauders operate nearby in Uriah, unaware their old commander needs them.

Three teams. One hostile system. A president willing to murder millions for power.

When the call for help comes, the Marauders will answer. But will they arrive in time?