A team of humans is willing to face almost insurmountable odds to save the human race from annihilation. But how safe from discovery and attack is the planet the research team has been secluded on? Xander has dedicated his life to the military, keeping humans throughout the galaxy alive, no matter the risks. He's struggling not to become disillusioned when, time and again, running away is the only option. Can he find the one thing humanity needs to turn the tide, and can he cope with that thing being a person?