The Thuringi Armada limps through space, hampered by damaged ships and followed by a mysterious cadre of vessels. King Stuart Phillipi is unable to leave Earth without risk of losing his outpost to the Ossili. Gareth Duncan and the Solenil crew are slaves for the Gharadee. Darien outwits the Shargassi and gains a D’tai ally. Maranta Shanaugh makes a decision that will change history.
