An attack on the Terran Colonies emboldens the allies to make a move. As they gather their forces, they send the Triton and Brekka on a mission to give them an edge, a quick raid into enemy territory. As each takes an enormous risk, they pave the way for a telling victory against the Kahl Empire though they may not survive the attempt. Meanwhile, the pilgrimage continues as the archaeology team makes their way to a new world. This desolate place seems abandoned by the former occupants, leaving a vast facility as little more than a ghost town. Not all is as it seems and when they land, they discover an ancient mystery that puts all their lives at risk. The Kahl Resistance picks up speed, gathering forces for a final push to save their people. Various agents find themselves in a desperate race to escape the wrath of their military forces. Powerful individuals stand in their way, and the situation couldn’t be more dire. In the end, they may well be the last bastion of hope for not only themselves but their civilization as a whole.