A hardened space mercenary discovers an ancient alien weapon capable of destroying entire star systems. Torn between selling it to the highest bidder and preventing galactic annihilation, the protagonist must assemble a ragtag crew of rebels, exiles, and unlikely allies to stay ahead of ruthless corporate hunters and a militaristic empire determined to weaponize the artifact. As the mercenary uncovers the weapon's true origin and devastating potential, personal vendettas collide with cosmic stakes. Racing across hostile planets and through treacherous asteroid fields, the team confronts questions of power, redemption, and sacrifice. With time running out and trust constantly tested, they must decide whether to destroy the weapon forever or risk everything to control it—knowing that either choice could reshape the universe itself.
