Revolution is the second volume of the Hadesian cycle, preceded by Hades. The First Steps. It's a space opera, the story of Pavel Tsenre, a high school graduate, who is sent to the planet Hades as part of his school practice. From the very beginning he gets himself involved in a series of intrigues.
Hades is a mine planet. Huge concerns fight for full control over its natural resources. Ordinary people are treated almost like slaves. The authority of distant Earth is purely illusory, and powerful corporations act with impunity. Trade unions lead their activities underground and trade unionists are treated like criminals. Finally, the situation becomes too aggravated and a revolution begins....