In bloody battles, he won from the usurper what belonged to him by birthright - power. The power to rule the Empire of a Thousand Suns. But this power fell heavily on his shoulders, for now the fate of millions of planets depends on him alone. For the war continues and becomes more and more ruthless every day. For the enemies again and again gather forces in order to strike back. But the most terrible danger for the young ruler is not on distant worlds, not on powerful enemy combat starships. In the very heart of the Empire, among the closest advisers to the throne, lurks a traitor, ready to do anything to destroy the hated emperor...