In the distant future, humanity has never learned to live in peace and harmony. A huge galactic empire is controlled by military force, and the emperor is unable to keep track of every corner of his domain. Therefore, power actually belongs to large corporations, which hire their own troops and establish their own rules in the star systems they control. In addition, earthly civilization is at war with the alien race of Rudians...

Ladimir Kamenev, a holder of the highest military order of the empire, flies on vacation to his home planet, where he accidentally finds himself drawn into a conflict between civilians and the leadership of one of the corporations. Unfairly accused of serious crimes, Ladimir turns from a universal favorite into a dangerous criminal - an outlaw, hunted by both corporations and the military. Fate leaves him no other chance to achieve justice and return to normal life, except to take the path of piracy.