The final book of the trilogy 'The Janus Set'. Now, as outlaws of the Federation, Aramay and her siblings perceive how Her Royal Highness Jathonica is bringing about her total dominion of the Federation. Already Jathonica has millions of bio-androids infiltrating the upper echelons of the Federation. Logistics is her next target although her plans appear to have been momentarily thwarted. Bryton, aware of his perilous predicament decides to confront Jathonica head-on. His only reliance is with the natives, a presumed ally although he knows very little about them. This is where Aramay learns the true potential of the natives; where she and the natives learn of the lost Atholl and ultimately, the single reason of their efforts. A task they never sought but one which brought Aramay and the natives together, perfecting their skills ... perhaps for others.