In the distant future, humankind has conquered the galaxy, spreading throughout the stars. It has come at great cost, but now the wars have ended and progress seems inevitable. Yet there are still dark desires that ensnare people and even whole planets. Before the galaxy can be put right, one woman must first embrace her destiny and overcome the machinations of those who seek their own power at the expense of their fellow kind. And then there are her own past missteps to deal with.