His world lies in the hands of tyrants, and his family is dead or estranged, but Leon Tyquese has not lost hope. He believes in liberty and justice for all people, and that the struggle for such things should never be given up. There is nothing that will stop him from fighting those who destroy others in the name of their own glory. He will be joined by his pirate brother, and together they will build something new in the spirit of the old.

One hundred years of war finally ended in victory for Max Canza and the empire he serves. Centuries-old goals are at last within their grasp, and he can see the time when they will lead humanity into a bright and prosperous future. There are always those who resist progress in favor of their own selfish desires, but he will not let anything stop him.

Their two nations have known nothing but anger and hate toward one another, and they remember nothing else. Now their conflict spirals out of control and threatens all the nations no matter their own beliefs. The time is quickly approaching when everyone will have to choose a side or have one chosen for them, and peace will be nothing but a distant memory.

As the human race seems intent on destroying itself, other powers long hidden perceive their time has come and make their move. Their power is far beyond what anyone has ever encountered, and if any of them are to survive, they will have to work together.

Hope is fading, but even the smallest ember can spark the brightest flame.