Born of the Fifty-Six’s bloody civil war, the fledgling republic is now functioning after six months, and General Andrew Biman is king. However, the Union of Earth and her protectorates are mobilizing vast forces to reassert their authority over the rogue colonies. Andrew attempts to buy time for his new republic to become firmly established by shouldering their defense - alone.
Earth turns to assassination, and after several attempts, succeeds in poisoning Andrew’s brain. Knowing well the republic’s only chance for survival lies within his now infected mind, Andrew sends the Fifty-Six’s rebuilt fleets on the impossible mission of attacking Earth. To support the fleet will require every shred of his corrupted brain, and still probably come up short…