Essick Stammel is the youngest Ensign in the Intergalactic Service. His best friend and constant companion is a near sentient super computer. His mentor helps mold him into a man worthy of being called Captain during a rebellion. Stammel chooses his career over his personal life. This is the coming of age story of Stammel and how he learns to love two women, but in different ways. Verliss Bassa is a computer technician while Cashmiel Sarat is a rebel. Which will he choose?