An enemy in retreat . . . A new world to protect . . . A new potential ally on the horizon . . . A new chance to go on the offensive . . . The Dusahn have taken a massive blow, and with the Aurora's improved jump range, Captain Scott and the Karuzari Alliance can finally keep them at arm's length. Now, a previously unknown world may hold the key to defeating the Dusahn, and possibly even to bring peace to the entire galaxy. The question is . . . Can they be trusted?