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Edgar Bryce's crew reaches a remote listening post where an old friend has turned against settlers. Elsewhere, Aidan and Sibyl visit a cartel-controlled colony to investigate the admiral behind their arrest order as another invasion threatens.

Captain Bryce's team undertakes an operation that could prevent war between the Federation and Xinthal Empire. At home, escalating protests leave the Prime Minister besieged, forcing him to weigh a cartel representative's offer against danger from his own citizens.

As the Federation exposes corruption and tries to repair relations with its neighbors, a warning reveals a threat beyond the border. Captain Bryce and his team must stop an attack before it destroys the remaining chance of peace.