Leonard Whipley, a young man from Kingston-upon-Thames, embarks on a series of space missions which will decide whether or not he will become a Gentleman. Taking his example from his father, the legendary Piccadilly Whipley, Leonard aims to tame all natives and bring civilisation to the planets in the name of Whipley. Along the way he will encounter Weird Creatures, Strange Beings, Lasers, General Monsters and lots of hard drugs.