A drug-addicted charismatic inquisitor named Lomax and his retinue have been chasing the 'Ghost' for many years. A creature that can change appearances and wield incredible powers should not be roaming the galaxy freely. Finally he closes in on his quarry and finds it masquerading as a planetary senator on the fringes of the Elysia system! Using its influence and supernatural gifts, the Ghost easily and quickly climbed the ranks to be close with the incompetent governor. With Lomax and his parties unexpected arrival, causes nervous magistrates to take matters into their own hands as it is discovered, whether because of the ghost or simply coincidence that a Genestealer cult had been maturing all around them! It seems Lomax has landed in the middle of an uprising, but that is the least of his concerns as he finally has his quarry in his sights.