The world government of Earth, which has declared itself the sole arbiter of all human affairs, is pursuing a strange policy towards space colonies and their inhabitants.

The only chance to avoid the coming wars is to escape from the solar system far beyond its borders. The Fandans’ only chance is a project, without which the Fandan clan will fall along with other proud clans of space and will crumble in a disastrous war. And only Dane Fandan, the heir to the head of the clan, Prince Fandan, can become the one who will connect generations and build a great ship - the Founder. But there are traitors in the clan itself...