A small scout is thrown a million parsecs across space, when the huge freighter blows itself into ten billion pieces. Captain Windham lies slumped over in his console chair of the scout's control room, passed out. When he finally recovers, he discovers he is lost.

He eventually finds his way to earth, and with his knowledge, gives earth the stars. The Centurian III is born, and sent on missions throughout the then known Universe.

.This mission is to find out who is swapping stars and planets, and why, and stop them if necessary. What happens when the device that swaps the stars and planets malfunctions?