Calandra is a high ranking princess, daughter of The General, and has lived a life of privilege and indulgence at the hands of her generous father who rules The Republic, which governs most of the galaxy. That is, until the peace envoy she is travelling with is attacked and Calandra is critically injured by the invaders.

Captured by them, she finds herself not only their prisoner, but their experiment too. For in their bid to create the ultimate weapon they have saved Calandra's life ... by turning her into a hybrid creature that relies on advanced technology to stay alive. Their technology.

As she begins her training and rehabilitation Calandra vows to exact revenge on those that have done this to her, but the more time she spends with the rebellion and in particular with Lieutenant Daniels, the more confused she grows as to who exactly the real enemy is.