The Empire of Valdana dominates most of human space, its iron grip held by the Landless Lords of the Tytania dynasty. But the empire’s foundations are cracking, and pockets of rebellion are emerging. When a punitive mission to the city‑state of Euriya is shockingly defeated, the man responsible, Fan Hyurlick, the architect of Valdana’s first defeat, becomes the target of a galaxy‑wide manhunt. With his own side turning against him, Fan must survive and, once again, seize the chance to turn the tables on enemies who command entire worlds.