Playing with the book? That’s not how we get it done! In his try to hold off his appearance in Emperor’s court, Crown Prince Georg triggers an alien invasion of his own star system. The entire Empire watches the live broadcast with bated breathing as his fleet battles the amazing invaders. The Iseyeks-gigantic sentient praying mantises-are suitably impressed as well, so they promptly remind the Crown Prince of his allied responsibilities. The Sector Eight Fleet hurries towards the Swarm’s help . but sadly disregards the pests’ hive mentality.