This is the story of the Shadow Line. The story of blood feud that scorched the planets with fire. The story of how the armies of the two greatest space condottieri - Gnaeus Julius Storm and Richard Hawksblood - met in battle again and again. This is the story of the war for the fabulous treasures of the depths of the Black Peace, battles of unprecedented power and incredible military art, the story of a crime that happened two centuries ago, and retribution that must happen now. A story of courage, hatred, betrayal. What was started by fathers is continued by their sons. The story begins...