The Earth's ice caps have long since melted. Humanity's population has boomed, overcrowding the planet and draining its resources. Hope has finally emerged in the form of interstellar ships capable of reaching the nearest star systems in a matter of weeks.But humanity is not alone in the galaxy...Three ships, their captains, and their crews endeavor to explore the universe, gain allies for humanity, and defend the Earth and its fledgling colonies against unknown threats. Only by pulling together and moving past their differences can the people of the Earth and its few colonies survive against overwhelming odds and learn to thrive in a galactic community.