The aliens of the Gage Empire rule the galaxy. Humans live as slaves on a single moon of the Gage homeworld, valued for their ability to power starships through warpspace. Not everyone likes that arrangement. When a conspiracy of Humans steal an experimental starship, they set in motion the possible overthrow of the entire Empire. If they can get away with it. Can Kincaide lead them to freedom? Or will Humans be nothing but slaves to these aliens forever?