Navy Admiral Tom Douglas and his wife, Meg, are reunited on a new planet called Carina Three. This planet was a rare discovery. In a search of over one hundred years, the Carina system was the first solar system found to have an earth-like planet. A small outpost was established on the planet's surface with the prospect of extending habitation for the human species, and thereby relieving our crowded solar system before it was too late. However, the humans were not the only species in the galaxy with advanced technology and need for expansion. An alien species of enormous military potential had also found the blue planet...and they intended to take it Immense sacrifice, loss of faith and life challenges await this Navy couple and their family Will they have the strength to endure?