The interstellar empire of the Kthid survives by the conquest and rape of other species.

As the cruel parties and festivities of the kthid pulls to a close, it falls to the slaves and others to pick up the pieces.

Under the cruelty of their masters, some can only endure. Others know only how to fight.

With the weight and demands of an empire constantly crushing down on them, most find it impossible to make it through.

Selara tries to gather some of her fellow slaves, so that she might help them the same way Anisa helped her.

When the past is nothing but pain, is it better to forget? Or is it better to defy those who would take it away and hold on tight?

Sky wakes back up in the casteless slums. Meanwhile, on the other side of the vessel, a scheme begins to slowly come together...

As the Empty Night and the Kthid fleet approach, some make plans for the long haul whilst others plot their schemes behind the scenes.

Bonds strengthen between those aboard the Empty Night.

In the party halls of the Empty Night, the festivities begin.

After the festivities have wound down, some are left to pick up the pieces.

Aboard the Empty Night, the Kthid wield absolute power over their slaves.

Krathan discovers that recovery and healing are two very different things. Meanwhile, Sena grows suspicious of her friend's activities.

Aboard the Empty Night, survival involves risk. If you aren't cautious, you can lose everything, but sometimes you have to take a chance.

Aboard the Empty Night, the clock ticks inexorably toward the fateful hour, and the ship's lowliest slave may hold a key piece of the puzzle

Connection does different things for different people. It can heal, it can bond, and it can be the first step toward fighting back.