It seems justice has prevailed. It seems everyone who wanted the death of the Unified Galaxy and a revision of the order that existed within it has been exposed. Eight days have passed since the events of “The Navigator from Neryungri.” In the border sector, “flying Dutchmen” appear one after another—unmanned ships controlled by Earth crews. Who is behind the attacks: the vengeful Kreonida or the Cleric, who has started his game? Or perhaps the rebels managed to wake an old enemy after all?
The biogene ship became a hero of the galactic chronicles. But the intentions of the Great are changeable—now the crew of the “Focus” is the target of pursuit. Now young Earthlings must preserve the status quo and not allow themselves to be pulled into even more complicated intrigues, where not only their honor, but their lives will be at stake.
War against the genetic cradle of the Unified Galaxy is a reality, and the captain of the scientific-research frigate “Focus” is the only key to salvation. This is understood both by those opposing the threat and by those who decided to use it. An unexpected cooperation with the Koklurn would reveal a secret that the founding races wanted to keep hidden. An epic story of deception, treacherous betrayal, and falsification—now everything will have to be paid for: the crew of the “Focus” opened Pandora’s box—the Koklurn state archive. The founders have never wanted death for Earthlings as they do now.
Alea iacta est— the stakes are set, the lot is cast. The number of the Beast… 40