The former Constellation collapsed more than half a century ago, and the people, having had enough of freedom, are beginning to think about unification again. Meanwhile...A scientific and technological revolution is on the threshold, and no one wants to lose the beginning arms race. Conspiracies, gossip, intrigue, theft of scientists, a frantic desire to become a unified state again - and all this against the backdrop of incessant talk about a possible war. Will the once united planet be able to become united again in order to step forward towards new scientific achievements, or will the desire for autocracy inevitably destroy Ankhar?