Gavin and his crew have left the edge of the Star Empire and are on their way to Sol to prevent an impending disaster. However, his allies have their own plans, and when an inevitable conflict arises between the factions in the Sol system, Janus must also decide where his loyalty lies. The enemy has been planning this moment for a long time, and Fleet Admiral Marquandt's connections reach deep into the darkest corners of the Star Empire. Can Gavin and Janus still avert doom?.