They had a deal... One hundred years in the future, Earth's decimated population jumps at an alien offer of inter-stellar technology. All they have to do in return? Travel to the far side of the universe and save the dying planet Dremiks. Some agreements are easier to keep than others... The crew and passengers of ISA shuttle Hudson are about to test the extent of their loyalties. Can they trust aliens-or humans? Will honor and friendship triumph over greed and deceit?