Operation "Cosmic Storm" has entered its final phase. After receiving a sensitive blow from the Torms in its capital system and suffering losses, the Star Empire is hungry for revenge. An allied battle fleet of civilizations is actively being assembled to deliver a powerful strike on the Zuron system. Its task is to break the blockade and save the Empire’s landing force from the planet Alkif. The Torms know about the attack and have prepared a deadly trap for the strike fleet. They don’t know the main thing: for Solem, this is only a diversion covering a secret operation that must radically change the balance of power and ensure the safety of the young Star Empire.