After been hurtled hundreds of light years by the explosion of Hoss Claw Firstworld, the Screaming Valor finds itself without power, 98% of the ships systems, and the ships pilot, but with prize of the very dangerous Tongue know as the Heretic. The crew are rescued by a familiar (to some) face, Ghasca Ueno, and are employed by her in return for the repair of their ship. The crew travel to Cyryn Prime, where they are embroiled in political machinations, subterfuge, and assassination attempts whilst trying to protect Ghasca Ueno and return their prize to the Brightest Eye.