It's been one thousand years since the exodus from Earth and the rebirth of civilization among the stars. All Matt Becker wants is to go home to his wife and son, but he finds himself thrust into a desperate struggle for survival. Reptilian Alcari invaders ruthlessly advance as they flee the Dark Plague, and the collectivist Joinder seek to avenge their ancient defeat. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Brisbane is soon embroiled in a three-way battle for survival. With only the loyalty of his crew and his own guile to draw upon, Becker must risk losing everything he cares about to save humanity from extinction.
