Bodyguard Carver Denz is forcibly separated from his clients one port in to their interstellar pilgrimmage. A mysterious attack from jumpspace against Argosy Station puts the fragile peace between Argosy Realm and the more powerful Bohr Confluence at risk. The weapon used could be alien in origin. Denz is only one victim of the hunt for the artifact. Traders, traitors, soldiers and more endeavor to advance themselves and their causes in the looming battle. Can Carver re-unite with his missionary team and ensure the weapon doesn't tip the power balance overwhelmingly to one side?