Sebastian finds himself a part of a clandestine technological experiment, but manages to escape. Will he and his new friends escape the wrath of his mysterious former captors? In the spirit of golden age pulp sci-fi, and with a strong streak of hard science fiction, this fast-paced adventure visits planets, spaceships, genetically enhanced assassins, and pirate lords. Will our intrepid heroes elude capture by the Hyperion Republic? Murder by the Pirate...