Continuation of the novel “Attack Vector.” Konstantin Kratov managed to find an asymmetric answer to the Ehain special services. A reconnaissance mission is sent into the metropolis of the Black Hand of Ekhainor—consisting of several Ehain renegades and a psychotherapist, Desi Wyftstrand, who has paranormal abilities for reincarnation/transfer. At the cost of a great deal of blood, they manage to learn where the hostages are hidden. The rescue operation moves into an active phase: in orbit around the planet Troktark, humanity’s allies and Ehain assault troops engage in battle for the space base with the hostages.