Led by Michel Volban, a heroic rebel of stout heart, a second revolution stirs in the dark reaches of time and space as the People's Army rises up.

Teetering on the sword's edge between surrender and death, all seems lost for the revered icon of the People's Army as Michel finds himself at the mercy of the Imperial Fleet.

Cleo and his crew - and their unlikely passengers - have landed on the desolate planet of Orleans, populated by the scum of the universe.

Worlds collide in a musty tavern as Cleo crosses swords with a stranger, whom Michel calls out as none other than the self-proclaimed Holy Emperor.

A reluctant stalemate between Cleo and Vetti, their feud is abandoned and the crew of the glass ship is left to deal with the Holy Emperor's pawns.

A distress signal from a battle-damaged transport ship carries onboard quite a surprise: Michel's long missing brother numbers one among the crew!