Story Overview

The story covers the immediate rise in rank of a Dominion Fleet department head to command of his vessel, a space-going battle ship.

Plot Details

After assuming command of the Dominion Ship, Maelstrom, Graff's close friend is murdered as part of a plan to instigate a war with bands of refugees and settlers that a closed, secret conclave have deemed a possible future threat.

Theme and Motivation

After learning the truth, Graff sets out to avenge his friend, exacting his own form of private justice against the secret committee one by one.