Atlan! Out of hibernation and into the 21st century. Having encountered Perry Rhodan and learned of the achievements of his Solar Empire, perhaps Atlan's secret role in the social evolution of the human race is complete, and it's time for him to retire? Far from it! Time's Lonely One, with his personal knowledge of history and his experiences with the Weird Ones from the other dimension, make the ever-young Arkonide a key figure in galactic happenings.