Dek Conrad's back is to the wall, and that wall is crumbling fast.

Conrad's team had discovered seven instant paths to nearby stars. TCP, his megacorporate rival, reacted with rage when it failed to wrest the discovery from him. That rage translated into TCP hurling volcanic eruptions and more at Conrad and his allies.

His allies hadn't survived. Now, Conrad and his small team stand alone.

With his options dwindling, he didn't think things could get worse. Then his VP of security decided she might have to kill him.

Suddenly, dodging natural disasters looked a lot easier.