One world is destroyed by a madman. On another world, a fallen enemy rises to usurp an empire from a new queen. Each wields enough power to eradicate anyone in his path, including a benevolent band of pirates fighting against injustice. Only star pilot Lance Romar can even the odds and ensure the pirates' survival. Lance's first task is to take his brother out of the equation. But how do you catch an elusive madman who possesses a spaceship capable of jumping from star to star in just minutes? Lance goes undercover as a freighter pilot. Partnered with his telepathic sidekick, his indispensable robot, and an eccentric woman smuggler, he battles his way through a cascade of adventures ranging from freeing slaves to traveling through time--until he closes in for a final showdown with his brother.