It's been nearly three months since Rhys Falkrow's life was turned upside-down by the events in the capital. At 19, he is now Overseer of the seafaring vessel Themis and leader of an ever-growing crew of misfit fighters, diplomats, and skilled laborers. Despite his achievements and uncanny abilities however, Rhys still finds himself adrift and without purpose. When he suddenly comes across a relic of the past, an artificial intelligence unit manufactured over 200 years ago, his life takes yet another curious turn. Soon Rhys finds himself leading a region-wide rebellion with an extraordinary collection of allies who have the power to change Earth's destiny forever.