The exciting sequel to Earth's Hegemony has one aim: dominate the galaxy to protect humanity. When Earth forces invade Homeworld, they sever Udun's empathic hood almost sending him insane. Unable to find help in the Lenticular, Udun hatches a desperate plan to uncover the Hegemony's weakness. Meanwhile, Rhees is offered up as sacrifice by Volmar to the aggressive Maagba in order to seal a deal. She escapes and encounters a powerful alien species determined to stop the Hegemony. But can she trust them? And will she be able to prevent humanity's destruction?