Corporal Johnny King is a capable and headstrong Marine. But one bad call during a fleet ambush leaves him disgraced and stripped of rank. Infamous for his failings, Johnny rots away on the prison planet of Kuruta. Yet the King name has gained prominence elsewhere after the heroic actions of his cousin, the legendary Lieutenant Joey King, on the frontier world Rhamprox. His cousin's commanding officer offers him an opportunity to redeem himself and...