Patric DeBeck is disguised as a tramp freighter captain for the Grand Admiral of the F.W.O fleet. He rescues Dayna Quinn, the admiral's daughter, from a failed diplomatic mission. Patric finds himself fleeing the ambush with Dayna onboard his tramp freighter. Fortunately for them, appearances aren't what they seem. Patric's ship is well equipped to find out who attacked them and why. They learn the heart of the F.W.O. is at jeopardy. They must find a way to stop the invasion.