An ordinary police pilot of the space fleet of His Majesty the Tsar of All Rus' suddenly becomes a participant in political intrigues of the highest order. Just yesterday, Ivan Volgin’s world was limited to battles with pirates robbing merchant ships, drinking bouts with friends, and dreams of a carefree life. In the morning, he is the owner of untold wealth, the royal throne and an unusual ability, which is being hunted by the secret services of all countries. By evening - a disgraced fugitive in the company of the Tsar and Privy Councilor Count Menshikov. Thanks to the short-lived “reign” of Lieutenant Volgin, the Russian Empire finds itself on the brink of war. But with whom?