Leeyak-dar was the leader of a powerful Krayd band, until he reached out and attacked a distant Commonwealth colony world. His defeat at Freyja and the loss of the Krayd outpost to the Fourth Fleet left him humiliated and demoted.

Now he has a chance to regain his standing by stealing a starship from the very people who defeated him. He's confident - despite an over-the-hill raiding ship, an inexperienced crew and interference from those in his own band who would rather see him fail. Dar has a plan, all he needs is a little luck to prove he's still got it!

What could go wrong?