Its reputation is known throughout the explored universe. It is the light cruiser Last Stand, a privateer piloted by the legendary captain, Aiden Thorne. His war was lost a decade ago but he fights on, refusing to stand by while the madmen of the Deconstructionist Movement grind humanity down into chaos. Aided by his dysfunctional crew, he attacks Movement trading vessels and warships and plunders them for cargo and spare parts to sell to continue...