Sublieutenant Edward Baker has failed his promotion exam three years running. Fourth time might be the charm, but his new command is two centuries old and a few decades overdue for scrapping. With the help of his wise Chief Engineer and his trusty XO they embark on a simple mission - escort an early warning satellite past Jupiter orbit. There's something lurking in the outer reaches that will turn their easy task into a fight for survival. Outmatched and desperate, can Lieutenant Baker keep his crew alive?
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