The Naplian Empire's war of expansion against the Grand Alliance has taken a turn for the worse. With vital fuel reserves wiped out by a surprise attack, Admiral Daviont of the III Corps makes a long, desperate journey to the fringes of Terran space for a massive undeveloped source of fuel—the Baedecker Star System. But his action does not go unnoticed. Their mortal enemies, the Briddarri, send their own task force to intercept. The invaders and defenders collide in a struggle that will not only shape their lives, but have dire consequences for the entire galaxy. Empires will conquer and kingdoms will fall. Heroes will rise and nightmares will be forged.