A new mission awaits Ensign York and his crew of misfits as they set sail to parts unknown. Alien parasites threaten all of humanity in the Seven Sisters, those worlds spread across Orion's arm. A new-found ally might be of help, if only they could understand their language. Discover worlds beyond imagination...author's note: All the new characters in this book are named for famous historians of a bygone era. This is meant as a tribute to their contributions to humankind, and in no way reflects on how the fictional characters are portrayed in this story