A deadly alliance and a dangerous mission await the crew of the Bourke.

When the SS Bourke embarks on a joint mission with Captain Boxer's Ranger to explore the uncharted Siranos system, tensions rise as Captain Ballen protests the installation of weapons on both civilian starships. His unease grows when a Blue-Devil warship, led by Boxer's notorious nemesis Trin Lestor, emerges from the darkness. With their survival hanging in the balance, Ballen and his crew must rely on their combined skills and the wisdom of their mentors to outwit the deadliest pirate in the Outer Rim