In the fourth millennium, Earth is in the midst of a reluctant renaissance. Having reestablished Earth's presence in the galaxy, the ruling powers seek to maintain order and establish security, reconnect with humanity's past glory and define new horizons. Ian Vanderbilt, Mbwana Luo Akamba and Ava Nagoya are a trio of bounty hunters who are driven by a need to oppose the established power... and get rich in the process. During their cosmic adventures,...