Life among the stars in the year 2249. Captain Teri Avery has assumed command of Celestria, the most advanced spaceship in existence. Her responsibilities mount quickly when she is caught between her enemies, a Coalition fleet, and her friends hiding in a secret outpost. Staying alive isn't easy, but what is a girl to do when there's no one else to turn to? Can she stall this huge contingency long enough for help to arrive? Not alone, she can't. Capt. Avery, her mysterious spaceship, and a one-time enemy Coalition officer set out on a journey of discovery, intrigue, and the hope of a new life.