The hero emerges from suspended animation in an unfamiliar star system and immediately finds himself in the middle of a battle. An unfamiliar civilization and a series of adventures connect him with a chance acquaintance, a headstrong mercenary who loves money. A mystery unites them on their search for answers. The corporations’ war for resources does not stop for a single moment. Inter-species hostility and internal conflicts within the commonwealth do not subside. The empire stands on the brink of a split. Much that is unknown and dangerous lies hidden at the beginning of this thorny path to the truth.