Proteus, a former R'kai operative, must locate and protect the last, living survivor of a species known as the A'vi, in order to stop the impending war with the Va'ari. An impossible task but a necessary one. If he cannot find the A'vi, it may well be the end of everything. After all, the fate of the entire universe rests in the hands of a child. * The R'kai are covert black ops shapeshifting operatives that police the galaxy. One mistake and Proteus is drummed out of the R'kai. Left to his own devices, he makes a living delivering goods and supplies to various star systems. On his way to deliver a shipment of food and medical supplies to M-36, an orphan planet, he discovers an armada. The Va'ari are ruthless, deadly, elusive killers. Born from sacs of the living dead, what could they want with children? Proteus' investigation and subsequent rescue of the last remaining A'vi, embroils him in a war with Va'ari. On the outs with his own people, Proteus seeks help from an old friend. They need help but will it come in time?